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Edited by :Sadhvi Priyadasiji

English Translation by :Sadhvi Madhav dasiji andMiss Shreena Purohit, London

Roman Translation by :Dr. B. K. Nangia, Vrindavan

Sponsored By :Shri Chimanlal Bhartiaji, Akola

First Edition :2000 CopiesGuru Purnima, 18th July 2008

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Param Pujya Shri Sant Maa Brajdeviji

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Pujya Shri Sant Maa BrajdevijiPujya Shri Sant Maa BrajdevijiPujya Shri Sant Maa BrajdevijiPujya Shri Sant Maa BrajdevijiPujya Shri Sant Maa Brajdeviji(M.A.L.T.)

In a world shadowed by misery and sorrow, there

appears on the horizon the hallowed, radiant face of "Her

Supreme Holiness Pujya Shri Sant Maa Brajdeviji" to spread

peace and happiness upon this earth. To awaken a slumbering

soul, to turn his face away from this material world towards

the divine image of Lord Radha-Krishna, and to plant the

seed of divine love in his heart is no easy task - yet that is

exactly what Pujya Mataji has been doing. Ever since she

donned the saffron robes of a saint. sacrificing all material

pleasures, casting aside marriage and vowed to spread the

gospel of Shri Radha-Krishna bhakti throughout the world

and there has been no looking back. Beginning from her

home in the Holy land of Vrindavan, She has travelled widely

throughout India to spread her message. Her Prem-Bhakti

has even spread across the world- England, America, Africa,

Hong Kong etc. Wherever she sets her lotus feet, a garden

of love in the form of a 'Radha Kripa Mandal' springs up. This

Mandal serves as a Beacon light in guiding, inspiring and

assisting devotees to travel progressively upon the path of

Prem-Bhakti and in attaining his final goal Everlasting Supreme

Happiness.

Pujya Mataji combines within herself supreme knowledge

and divine love. Her philosophical discourses blend ancient

thought with modern reasoning in a systematic way,

enlightening the young and the old alike. The devotee finds

an answer to every query that springs in his mind. To the

layman, Pujya Mataji offers a simple and easy path to

transcendental Bliss. When Pujya Mataji sings Bhajans, a

river of nectar flows, rhyme and rhythm create a great ocean

of love wherein the devotee dives deeper and deeper, never

to rise out of it again. 'Radha Kripa International' established

and founded by Pujya Mataji abounds in her grace and

catering to the mental, moral and spiritual needs of every

truth seeking individual. Trusts have also been setup in

Bombay, Vrindavan and Nagpur to assist the organisation in

all its multifarious activities. These trusts provide - Medical

and Educational assistance, to the poor and downtrodden

and extent help to handicapped. They also organise various

programmes that promote fellowship, understanding and

peace. Inspirational magazines, as well as video and audio

cassettes are released from time to time. 'Mini Mandals' or

'Ladla Mandals' as they are called are managed by youngsters.

They have satsangs once every month.

Pujya Mataji has offered us the Divine cup! come one

and all and let us drink from it, and drown ourselves into the

ocean of love, and extacy surrendering our minds and hearts,

at the lotus feet of Lord!

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It is only through the grace of a Guru that one can

achieve Shri Krishna. Without Guru's grace, it is not possible

to unite with our Lord. In reality the presence and guidance

of a Guru is most necessary in the life of an aspirant/seeker/

devotee. It is only through a Guru's grace that one can

advance towards his ultimate goal in life and aspire to attain

the Beloved Lord from whom we've been separated for over

countless lives. Thus we can get absorbed in that eternal

bliss which is not possible to obtain without the grace of a

Sadguru.

Shreena Purohit(U.K.)

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My Guru explained to me the essence of all thescriptures by which God can be realised and also taughtme, how to meditate upon His form.

It is only through the grace of a Guru that one canattain the goal of his life.

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osn iqjku Hkjs] js euAA tks xq#-------fueZy eu nks] ikou ru nksAnkl le> fu'kfnu n'kZu nksAeq>dks ';ke uke dk èku nksA

Hk¡oj ls vèke rjs] js euAA tks xq#-----

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xq# esjs gSa dY;k.k fuèkkuviuh pj.k 'kj.k esa ysdj] fn;kS izse dkS nkuAAHko cUèku rs eksfg NqM+k;kS] nsdj lkapkS KkuAAlc lkèku dkS lkj crk;kS] fiz;k yky dkS è;kuAA,sls xq# dks ikdj ltuh] dj ys fut dY;kuAAdg cztnsoh xq# fdjik rs] fefy gSa ';ke lqtkuAA

guru mere hain kalyaŠa nidhanaapn… caraŠa •araŠa main lekara, diyo prema ko danabhava bandhana te mohi chu•ayo dekara sañcho gyanasaba sadhana ko sara batayo, priya lala ko dhyanaese guru ko pakara sajan…, kara le nija kalyana

kaha brajadev… guru kirpa te, mili hain •yama sujana

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) of this hymnexpresses her sentiments towards the grace of herSpiritual Master.

My Sadguru is the repository of good fortune.

My Holy Master, a store-house of compassion,accepted me and took me into His shelter. By residingat His Lotus feet I obtained the divine gift the Love ofmy Lord.

Only by his merciful grace I realised the goal ofmy life. My guru imparted true wisdom by which I wasable to sever ties from the bondage this materialisticworld.

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jo guru k•pa karain re manato main bh… guña ga™n radha vara ke

guru k… padaraja •…•a ca•ha™ncharŠon main arpita ho ja™n

jo sira hatha dharain, re mana|| jo guru...

guru brahma, guru vi•Šu kahavekaŠa kaŠa guru ko •…•a navave

guru binu nara tana adhama kahavepala main para karain, re mana|| jo guru...

usane guru ko •…•a navayajisane ye brahmaŠ•a racaya

guru ke bheda samajha nah…Š payaveda purana bhare, re mana|| jo guru...

nirmala mana do, pavana tana dodasa samajha ni• dina dar•ana domujhko •yama nama ka dhana do

bhanvara se adhama tare, re mana|| jo guru...

Only the Guru's grace and blessings can help hisdisciple to sing the praises of the Lord. Here in this song,a disciple earnestly prays to his Sadguru to shower Hisgrace on him so that he may be able to sing the praisesof his Lord.

The disciple says I shall smear my head with theholy dust of my Guru's feet, thus wiping out so manysins that plague my mind. I will surrender my self atthe Lotus Feet of my Sadguru and definately we willrest His holy hand upon my head.

Guru is also termed as Brahma (creator) and Vishnu(sustainer) just as the creator creates so also our Guruplants the seed of Love into our hearts. As the sustainerour Guru protects the sipling, plucks out all the weeds

that grow into our hearts (negativity). All beings in thisuniverse bow down their heads in obesience to theirGuru. Without the Guru who could clean us of all oursins and imperfections. We could have been incomplete.The Sadguru alone helps us to cross this ocean of sorrowin a giffy.

The Lord also bows to His Guru. He also needs aGuru when He incarnates. No one has ever been able tounderstand the spiritual secret of a Guru.

Though our scriptures are full of explanations. Thedisciple prays to his Guru to bless him with a pure bodyand a clean mind coupled with the wealth Your DivineName. I am Your servant. I have surrendered to You.Do Bless me with Your Darshan and help me cross thisocean of mundane existence.

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eksgs ykxh yxu xq# pj.ku dhpj.k fcuk eksgs dNq ugha Hkkos] tx ek;k lc liuu dhAAHko lkxj lc lw[k x;ks gS fQdj ugha eksgs rjuu dhAAehjk ds izHkq fxjèkj ukxj] vkl yxh eksgs n'kZu dhAA

mohe lag… lagana guru caraŠana k…caraŠa bina mohe kachu nah…n bhave

jaga maya saba sapanana k…bhava sagara saba s™kha gayo hai

fikara nah…‰ mohe taranana k…m…ra ke prabhu giradhara nagara

asa lag… mohe dar•ana k…

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Mirabai whilst expressing Love for her Sadgurusays "I have fallen in Love with the Lotus Feet of mydear Sadguru.

I am not attracted by the illusion of this materialworld, all my desires, my dreams, my attachments, myvasanas are exhausted. I am only meditating on myGuru's Lotus feet. (Lotus because as the Lotus says alooffrom the muddy water it grows into, similarly a Guruis like an ordinary human, but stays aloof, has noattachments does not stain himself with the vices e.g.greed, anger etc.) He guides, inspires and takes us alltowards our ultimate goal. He has no selfish desireattached while doing so."

Mirabai is no longer afraid of the sorrows &sufferings inflicted on her, all have vanished, have driedup.

I have attained everlasting joy and happiness. MySadguru's Lotus Feet are my pillar of strength. I onlyam thirsty for a glimpse of my Guru.

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esjs xq#oj Ñik dh [kku] nsrs gSa os HkfDr dk nkuAAtks dksbZ pj.k 'kj.k esa vkos] mldk djrs ;s dY;kuAAlkapks iaFk crkos tu dks] gfj xq.k dhrZu lqfeju è;kuAAlc rft jkèks jkèks è;kosa] <qj tkoS okiS ';ke lqtkuAAbudh vkKk tks dksbZ ekus] ik tkoS oks jl dh [kkuAAcztnsoh bu gfj xq#oj ds] pju dey ee thou izkuAA

mere guruvara k•pa k… khanadete hain ve bhakti ka dana

jo ko… caraŠa •araŠa main aveuska karte ye kalyana

sañco pantha batave jana kohari guŠa k…rtana sumirana dhyana

saba taji radhe radhe dhyaven•hura jave vape •yama sujana

ink… ajña jo ko… manepa jave vo rasa k… khana

brajadev… ina hari guruvara kecarana kamala mama j…vana prana

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (The poet of this hymn)realizes the magnanimity of her Guru’s grace anddivinity and expresses her feelings by declaring “Mysadguru is a storehouse of Love and grace and blessesthe devotee with the pure love of God. My master is therepository of grace, storehouse of compassion and theabode of mercy.

When an aspirant approaches the shelter of aGuruwith a pure & guileless heart, the guru shows him thetrue path of devotion towards God. He teaches him howto recite the glory of the Lord? How to sing devotionalhymns? How to chant His name & how to meditateupon the glorious form?

My master preaches that in this age of ‘Kal…’, thename of the Lord is the only resort for a devotee seekingto achieve God.

Thus, the chanting of ‘Radhe - Radhe’ is of utmostimportant. Whosoever recites the divine name of‘Radha’, Shr… K••Ša becomes most delighted & pleasedwith that devotee.

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If the guru's command is obeyed whole - heartedly,one can easily & speedily attain the supreme Lord.

Ma sings the praises of such a merciful Guru, whois none other than the Lord Himself in human form, &says that the Lotus feet of the spiritual Master is thedisciple’s sanctuary & reservoir of strength.”

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lar ije fgrdkjh txr ekagh] lar ije fgrdkjhAAizHkq in izxV djkor izhfr] Hkje feVkor HkkjhAAnhukukFk n;ky ldy xqu] gjh le lc nq[k gkjhAA

txr ekagh-----f=xq.kkrhr fQjr ruq R;kxh] jhr txr ls U;kjhAAczãkuan laru dh lkScr] feyr gS Ñ".k eqjkjhAA

txr ekagh-----

santa parama hitkar… jagata manhinsanta parama hitakar…|

prabhu pada praga˜a karavata pr…tibharama mi˜avata bhar…

d…nanatha dayala sakala gunahar… sama saba dukha har…

jagata manh…...triguŠat…ta phirata tanu tyag…

r…ta jagata se nyar…brahmananda santana k… sobata

milata hai k••Ša murar…

jagata manh…...

The spiritual world stands firmly on the pillarserected by the Great Saints of this world! A saint is theforemost well - wisher; of mankind. He has a heart ofgold which is full of karuna and mercy! Butter meltswhen it is put on fire but the saints heart melts uponseeing the misery and sorrows of others. In this beautifulBhajan Saint Brahmanand, enlightens us as to the greatvirtues of a saint.

He instills the seed of Divine Love in our hearts -dispels all wrong thoughts and suspicious from ourminds; His kindness wipes out all our sorrows andmiseries -

He is living God on Earth! The saint is beyond the3 Gunas, - He moves about not caring for physicalcomfort, sacrificing everything for the sake of Mankind,and it is the saint who brings together Man and God -giving to Man the highest in spiritual wealth! i.e. theDarshan of Lord K••Ša!

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in % dgks cztoYyHk] jVks cztoYyHk] tiks cztoYyHk uke jsAAtks dksbZ cksys Jh cztoYyHk] oks rks esjks izku jsAAjkèkk oYyHk th eèkqlwnu] dj eu fuf'kfnu è;ku jsAAxksihtu oYyHk Jh uUnuUnu] dj ve r jl iku jsAA

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xkSj ';ke nksÅ ;qxy uoyoj] fnO; izse jl[kku jsAAczttu thou jkfèkdk jeu] jfldu thou izku jsAAcztnsoh ds Jh cztoYyHk] budks gh viuk tku jsAAbudks gh viuk tku eu esjs] budks gh viuk eku jsAA

doha•r… brajavallabhalala ko h•daya nikuñja basayachina china unahin nihariye, ura ananda na samayaeka pala jo na lakhi parain, praŠa kaŠtha laun ayanainana n…ra baha iye, pala pala ati akulaya

padakaho brajavallabha, ra˜o brajavallabha

japo brajavallabha nama rejo ko… bole •r… brajavallabha, vo to mero prana re

radha vallabha j… madhus™danakara mana ni•idina dhyana re

gopijana vallabha •r… nandanandanakara am•t rasa pana re

gaura •yama do™ yugala navalavaradivya prema rasakhana re

brajajana j…vana radhika ramanarasikana j…vana prana re

brajadev… ke •r… brajavallabhainako h… apana jana re

inako h… apana jana mana mere

inako h… apana mana re

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) in this hynm laysemphasis on the recitation of the divine name of theLord.

Sing, recite and chant the divine name of the Lord.Whosoever utters the name of Shri Brajvallabh, they aremost dear to me.

Oh mind, meditate night & day upon the one whois the beloved of Shri Radha, & the slayer of the demonMadhu.

Drown yourself in the nectar of joy that is derivedfrom singing the praises of the son of Nandbaba andthe delighter of all the milkmaids of Vrindavan.

The divine couple Shri Radha K••Ša are the abodeof supreme eternal resplendent joy.

They are the sole purpose of existence for the Rasiksaints & residents of Braj.

Brajdeviji says O mind, in this world, only the Lordis truly Yours therefore believe only in Him, serve onlyHim, love only Him. Strive to realize and attain Him.In doing so, the ultimate goal of this life will be achieved.

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;equk dqat fcgkjh] o Unkou lapkjh]Axkso)Zu fxfjèkkjh] xksiky Ñ".k eqjkjhAA;'kqnk vftj fcgkjh] eqfutu ekul gkjh]Aeksj eqdqV fljèkkjh] ekèko enu eqjkjhAAjkèkk ân; fcgkjh] ihr olu mjèkkjh]Avèkj eqjfydk èkkjh] oUns jkl fcgkjhAAcztcYyHkh iVgkjh vkfJr tu Hk;gkjh]Axksihtu eugkjh] uouhr pksj fcgkjhAAdkfy; enZu dkjh] iwruk izkuu gkjh]Aekèkoeku fcnkjh] uVukxj fxjèkkjhAA

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jkèkk oYyHk ';ke ueks] xksihtu oYyHk ';ke uekscztoYyHk ?ku';ke ueks] cztnsoh ds izku ueksueks ueks gfj ueks ueks] ueks ueks gfj ueks ueks

yamuna kuñja bihar…, v•ndavana sañcar…govardhana giridhar…, gopala k••Ša murar…yasuda ajira bihar…, munijana manasa har…mora mukuã siradhar…, madhava madana murar…radha h•daya bihar…, p…ta vasana uradhar…adhara muralika dhar…, vande rasa bihar…brajavallabh… paãhar… a•rita jana bhayahar…gop…jana manahar…, navan…ta cora bihar…kaliya mardana kar…, p™tana pranana har…madhavamana bidar…, naãnagara girdhar…

radha vallabha •yama namogop…jana vallabha •yama namobrajavallabha ghan•yama namobrajadev… ke prana namonamo namo hari namo namonamo namo hari namo namo

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet of this hymn) singsthe praises of Her Lord who is so glorious that He isworshiped with several names. Each name signifies alila (sport). Here she describes a few. His form & divinesports. “ The One who roams along the banks of riverYamuna & in the groves of Shri Vrindavan is calledYamuna Kunj Bihari the One Who obtained the nameGiridhar after lifting the Govardhan mountain; Thecontroller of the senses; The all - attractive One; & theOne who played childish sports in Mother Yashoda’shouse, I praise you! You steal the hearts of Your lovingworshippers;

You wear a peacock - feathered crown; Youdestroyed the demon who commit evil deeds & You alsobroke the pride of cupid.

You live in Shri Radharani’s heart; you are clad inbeautiful yellow garments; & the sweet - sounding fluterests on your tender lips. I pray to you, O Lord of the raas -

The One Who robbed the clothes of the damsels ofBraj; The One Who rids the fear of those dependant onHim; The One Who steals the buttermilk (in the form ofthe milkmaids minds); the One Who killed the kaliyaserpent & liberated Putna; I praise your divine sports.

You are the beloved of Radhaji, all the damsels,milkmaids, cowherds & residents of Braj; you are thelife - soul of Brajdeviji - and I bow down to You timeand time again.”

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eueksgu cuokjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAAvkbZ 'kj.k frgkjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAA

eksj eqdqV ekFks fryd fojkts] xy oStUrh ekyk lkts]dq.My dh Nfc U;kjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAA

dfV iV ihr euksgj 'kksHks] Nfc fujf[k esjks eu yksHks]pyr pky erokjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAA

uo tyèkj le ';ke dysoj] vuqie :i uhyef.k lqUnj]izk.k thou cztukjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAA

eqfutu ekul gal eqjkjh] lax lksgs o "kHkkuq nqykjh];qxy yky ij okjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAA

vkoks vkoks gs fxjèkkjh] nj'k fn[kkoks dqat fcgkjh]cztnsoh cfygkjh js] jkèks jkèks xksfoUnAA

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manamohana banvar… re, radhe radhe govindaa… •araŠa tihar… re, radhe radhe govinda

mora muku˜a mathe tilaka virajegala vaijayant… mala saje

kuŠ•ala k… chabi nyar… re, radhe radhe govindaka˜i pa˜a p…ta manohara •obhe

chabi nirakhi mero mana lobhecalata cala matavar… re, radhe radhe govinda

nava jaladhara sama •yama kalevaraanupama r™pa n…lamaŠi sundara

praŠa j…vana brajanar… re, radhe radhe govindamunijana manasa haˆsa murar…

sa‰ga sohe v••abhanu dular…yugala lala para var… re, radhe radhe govinda

avo avo he giradhar…, dara•a dikhavo kuñja bihar…brajadev… balihar… re, radhe radhe govinda

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet of this hymn), whilstmeditating is drinking the nectar of the Divine Form ofher beloved Lord, describes His enchanting & alluringappearance. “O beloved Lord, I have come into Yourshelter & surrendered myself at your lotus feet.

On your head rests a peacock - feathered crown;on Your forehead is embossed a tilak mark; & in Yourneck lies a beautiful garland. The sight of Your dazzlingearrings is mesmerizing.

The yellow garments you are clad in enhances Yourappearance, & Your charming walk captivates my heart.Your dark - hued appearance of a newly formed raincloud so tender, suave & handsome. You are the life -soul of the gop…s of Braj.

You sport in the form of a swan in the ocean of thedevotee’s heart. You are always found sporting around

the groves of Shri Vrindavan alongwith Your mostDearest companion Shri Radharani. The poet says pleasecome & grant me the vision of Your Divine self andgratify these eyes once more.”

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nksgk&èkfu èkfu yfyrkfnd l[kh lsok gh lksa izhrAAfur uo ykM yMk; dsa] nksÅ eu yhuks thrAAfiz;k yky fur jgr gSa] fru gh ds vkèkhuAAfru dh gk gk [kkr gSa] àS dS vfr gh nhuAA

in&t; uUnykyk] t; Hkkuq yyh] t; yfyrk fo'kk[kk fuR; vyhAAjaxnsoh] lqnsoh] rqaxfo|k] lf[k fp=k ykxfr vfr gh HkyhAAbUnqys[kk] pEidyrk l[kh] jkèkk lax fey tqy dqat pyhAAeueksgu ekfyu tksfxfu cfu] esjh Hkksyh Hkkyh yyh NyhAAjl 'ks[kj lf[k lax fgyfey ds] jlèkkj cgkor dqat xyhAAesjh ykM+ yM+Srh vyh Hkyh] okjr cztnsoh izk.k pyhAA

doha : dhani dhani lalitadika sakh… seva h… son pr…tanita nava la•a la•aya kain, do™ mana l…no j…tapriya lala nita rahata hain, tina h… ke adh…natina k… ha ha khata hain, hvai kai ati h… d…na

pada : jaya nandalala, jaya bhanu lal…jaya lalita vi•akha nitya al…||

ra‰gadev…, sudev…, tu‰gavidya,sakh… citra lagati ati h… bhal…||

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indulekha, campakalata sakh…,radha sa‰ga mila jula kuñja cal…

manamohana malina jogini bani,mer… bhol… bhal… lal… cal…

rasa •ekhara sakhi sa‰ga hilamila ke,rasadhara bahavata kuñja gal…

mer… la•a la•ait… al… bhal…,varata brajadev… praŠa cal…

Doha : 1. Blessed are the eight adorable sakhis whoserve the Lord Shri Krishna and Sri Radhaji in a varietyof ways doing all sorts of service to please them.

Doha : 2. The Lord is forever under the spell of theirservice, at their command always humble and in turntrying to please them all.

Pada : In this beautiful hymn Guru Maa Brajdeviji(the poet) sings the praises of the eight Sakhis givingspiritual felicitations to all of them.

The Darbar (kingdom) of Shri Radha Krishnacomprises of Shri Radha Rani, Shri Krishna and eightbeautiful adorable Sakhis who serve them in the bestway they can gratutously, with love, devotion,enthusiasm and joy. Their only motive being to comfortthem, and make them happy. Chief of them is Lalitajiand Vishakhaji. The other six, i.e. Chitra, Champaklata,Tungdevi, Rangdevi, Sudevi and Indulekha; are no lessadorable and Loveable.

Shri Radharani performs so many beautiful Lilashelped by these Sakhis. When Radha Rani is slern anddoes not allow Shri Krishna to enter the preancts of thecastle, Lord Krishna with the help of the Sakhissometimes takes the garb of a Jogin or a Malini (florist)to please Shri Radharani.

Performing various sports the couple with theireight Sakhis spread joy and happiness. Guru Maa feelsblessed while she watches these various lilas of her be-loved Lord Radha Krishna.

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uUn tw dk ykyk esjk enu xksikykukp jáks js gfj dhrZu esa] ukp jáks js oks rks esjs eu esaAA#ed >qed ix iStfu;k ckts] dqaMy peds okds dkuu esaAAeksj eqdqV ihrkEcj lksgs] eqjyh js ckts okds gkFku esaAAekr ;'kksnk jksVh f[kykoS] eu vVD;kS gS okdks ek[ku esaAAlc xksfi;u dks twFk [kM+ks gS] eu vVD;kS gS okdks jkèkk esaAAHkk¡fr Hkk¡fr ds xhr lqukos] eu vVD;kS gS okdks Hktuksa esaAA

nanda j™ ka lala mera madana gopalanaca rahyo re hari k…rtana main

naca rahyo re vo to mere mana mainrumaka jhumaka paga paijaniya bajekuŠ•ala camake vake kanana main

mora mukuã p…tambara sohemural… re baje vake hathana main

mata ya•oda ro˜… khilavaimana aãkyo hai vako makhana main

saba gopiyana ko j™tha kha•o haimana aãkyo hai vako radha main

bhanti bhanti ke g…ta sunavemana aãkyo hai vako bhajanon main

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The mischievous son of Nandbaba is very loveable& adorable. He is dancing away in my heart & mind;especially during the devotional gatherings where Hisdevotees sing His glories through melodious hymns ofvarious kinds.

As He dances, the charming anklets on His feetmake the beautiful tinkling sounds, & His dazzlingearrings shine brightly.

The peacock-feathered crown rests majestically onHis head & He looks very elegant in His yellow - cladattire. The enchanting melody flowing from the fluteHe is holding steals away my heart.

Mother Yashoda feeds Him chapattis but theplayful little K••Ša is only interested in eating Hisfavourite - freshly churned butter.

He is stood amidst all the damsels & milkmaids ofBraj, but His mind is constantly fixated upon HisBeloved - His very own soul, Shri Radhaji.

Various types of songs, compositions & ragas arerendered to Him but He is content & happy only whenlistening to the hymns and hearing the bhajans sungfrom the lips of His dear devotees.

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nksgk & ljl fd'kksjh jkfèkds] Hkksjh Hkkuq nqykjAAvc rks bruh dhft,] eSa fuj[kw¡ fuR; fogkjAAfg; fudqat esa cfl x;s] Jh cztoYyHkykyAAeu Hkkou Jhjkfèkdk] eu Hkkou uUnykyAA

t; jkèks jkèks] jkèks jkèks jkèks jkèks cksy]o Unkou dh xfy;u MksyAAxàjou esjs eu Hkk;kSAAtgk¡ Jhjkèks jkuh djr fdyksyAAcjlkus dh yru iru esaAAiaNh cksys jkèks jkèks cksyAAcjlkukSa gS èkke jaxhykSAAJhjkèkkjkuh gSa vueksyAAjkèkk uke cM+k S gh ehBkSAAeq[k esa ns; feljh lh ?kksyAA

doha : sarasa ki•or… radhike, bhor… bhanu dularaaba to itn… k…jiye, main nirakh™n nitya viharahiya nikuñja main basi gaye, •r… brajavallabhalalamanabhavana •r… radhika, manabhavana nandalala

jay radhe radhe, radhe radhe radhe radhe bolv•ndavana k… galiyana dolagahvarvana mere mana bhayojahan •r… radhe ran… karata kilolabarasane k… latana patana mainpañch… bole radhe radhe bolbarasanon hai dhama ra‰g…lo•r… radharani hain anmolradha nama ba•o h… m…˜homukha main deya misar… s… ghola

Doha : 1. A prayer to the innocent, generous ShriRadha ji, asking Her grace to have a glimpse of HerBeloved.

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Doha : 2. On the decorated throne of my heart areseated the Divine couple. My Beloved ShriBrajvallabhlalji and his consort Shri Radharani.

Bhajan : A devotee who has experienced the joy ofchanting the Divine Name of Shri Radha Ji requests allof us to taste the some nector. He says, Dance to thetune of "Radhe-Radhe" (The Divine Name) joyously inthe lanes of Shri Vrindavan.

Gehvarvan in Barsana (abode of Radhaji) whereShe enacts various divine sports with Her beloved hascaptivated my heart.

Barsana is so divine that even the trees, branches,leaves and also the birds sitting on them constantly recitethe Divine Name.

The Holy Land of Shri Radhaji and Her DivineName are so very auspicious that only by reciting it,you feel as though, you have tasted honey (nectar).

Shri Radhaji is Supreme grace and Bliss personified,unique in every way.

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eSa rks jkèks jkèks xkÅ¡ ';ke rsjh xfy;u esaeSa rks ix&ix 'kh'k >qdkÅ¡ ';ke rsjh xfy;u esa

bu xfy;u rwus oa'kh ctkbZAoa'kh èkqfu lqfu eSa pyh vkbZAeSa rks lqfèk cqfèk lc fcljkÅ¡A';ke rsjh xfy;u es aAAbu xfy;u rwus xksih cqykbZA

czt xksfiu dh ykt NqM+kbZAeSa rks xksih cu ds vkÅ¡A';ke rsjh xfy;u es aAAbu xfy;u rwus jkl jpkbZArsjh yhyk eu dks HkkbZAeSa rks ukp ukp ds xkÅ¡A';ke rsjh xfy;u es aAAbu xfy;u rwus gksjh epkbZAcztnsoh rksis cfy cfy tkbZAeSa rks rsjs gh jax j¡x tkÅ¡A';ke rsjh xfy;u es aAA

main to radhe radhe ga™n •yama ter… galiyana mainmain to paga paga •…•a jhuka™n •yama ter… galiyana main

ina galiyana t™ne van•… baja…van•… dhuni suni main cal… a…main to sudhi budhi saba bisara™n•yama ter… galiyana mainina galiyana t™ne gop… bula…braja gopin k… la ja chu•a…main to gop… bana ke a™Š•yama ter… galiyana mainina galiyana t™ne rasa raca…ter… l…la mana ko bha…main to naca naca ke ga™n•yama ter… galiyana mainina galiyana t™ne hor… maca…brajadev… tope bali bali ja…main to tere h… ra‰ga ra‰ga ja™n•yama ter… galiyana main

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Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) of this hymn whoworships Shri Krishna as her beloved expresses herheart-felt wishes to Him.

May I forever wander in the alleys of Vrindavansinging four praises while bowing my head at your feetat every step.

It was in these very alleys where you played Yoursweet melodious flute. Hearing that melody I lost allsense of my being and came running in the groves ofBraj.

It was in these very alleys where you called theGopis and Your loving dalliances captured their hearts.They cast aside all restriction. I wish, I could come likethem and surrender completely.

It was in these alleys you performed the Maharas.Your divine sports (lilas) have captivated my heart. Iwish to experience that Ras (nectar) of Maharaas.

Please bestow that highest state of bliss upon me,where I may dance to ectasy, while singing Your praises.

It was in these Braj alleys you played Holi (festivalof colours). Where you squirted colours on all. SakhiBrajdeviji also wishes to be inbued in the colour of herBeloved's Love.

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nksgk % vyd yM+Srh ykM+yh] vycsyh ljdkjAAÑik djgq¡ ee Lokfeuh] fcuokSa ckjEckjAA

in % eks iS Ñik djks Jh jkèkkfuf'k fnu rsjk xqu xu xkÅ¡] Nk¡fM txr~ dh ckèkkAA

xqu xu xkor è;ku yxkÅ¡] uk fcl:¡ iy vkèkkAAè;ku yxr gh vks esjh Lokfeuh] fuj[kw¡ :i vxkèkkAAfujf[k fujf[k ;k :i ekèkqjh] Ndh fQ:¡ lq[k lkèkkAAcztnsoh dh vkl ;gh gS] ikow ¡ iz se vxkèkkAA

Jh o "kHkkuq nqykfj] gekjh lqfèk yhtksd#.kke;h Ñikyq fd'kksjh] dksj Ñik dh dhtksAAD;ksa lqfèk Hkwfy xbZ eerke;h] bgS Hkh[k eksfg nhtksAAlf[k ifjdj l¡x tc nksÅ fcgjkS] rc eksjh lqf/k yhtkSAAfut lgpfj dg¡ uSu lSu ns] dNqd Vgy eksfg nhtksAArfud Ñik dh dksj lksa jk/ks cM+Hkkfxu eksfg dhtksAAcztnsoh iqfu iqfu cfygkjh] viquh ekfu eksiS jh>ksAA

doha : alaka la•ait… la•al…, alabel… sarakara|k•pa karahuŠ mama svamin…, binvon barambara

mo pai k•pa karo •r… radhani•i dina tera, guna gana ga™n,

chan•i jaga˜a k… badhaguna gana gavata dhyana laga™n,

na bisar™n pala adhadhyana lagata h… o mer… svamin…,

nirakh™n r™pa agadhanirakhi nirakhi ya r™pa madhur…,

chak… phir™n sukha sadhabrajadev… k… as yah… hai,

pav™n prema agadha

•r… v••abhanu dular…, hamar… sudhi l…jokaruŠamay… k•palu ki•or…,

kora k•pa k… k…jo

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kyon sudhi bh™li ga… mamatamay…,ihai bh…kha mohi d…jo

sakhi parikara sa‰ga jaba do™ biharotaba mor… sudha l…jo

nija sahacari kahan naina saina de,kachuka ˜ahala mohi d…jo

tanika k•pa k… kora son radheba•abhagina mohi k…jo

brajadev… puni puni balihar…,apun… mani mope r…jho

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet of this hymn) praysto her diety Shri Radha Rani (treasurer of Lord Krishna'sLove) to shower Her grace and bless her with the Loveof her beloved.

Maa prays, "Please bestow Your grace on me suchthat I may sing Your glories day and night, leavingbehind the worries and quanderies of this mundaneworld.

Whilst reciting Your divine name may I becometransfixed in Your meditation, Your thoughts and Yourdivinity and not forget You, for even a moment."

Please grant me Your grace so that whilstmeditating upon your enchanting beauty and glory Imay receive Your vision of Eternal Blissful Form.

Upon attaining the vision of Your beautifuleffulgent form, may I be immersed in that happinessand joy.

Maa prays to her Lord expressing her sole desirei.e. only to receieve a drop from the infinite ocean ofLove that Radharani possesses.

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nksgk % izkuu I;kjs lk¡ojs] dc ykSa jfg gkS nwfjAAvc rks rqe fcuq uk ft;w¡] esjs thou ewfjAAckjsd tks ik tkÅ¡ eSa] thou izk.k vkèkkjAAvade fiz;re Hkfj yÅ¡] nksÅ Hkqtk ilkjAA

in % tc ;kn rqEgkjh vkrh gS] esjk th Hkj Hkj vkrk gSAAeSa iy iy rqEgsa cqykrh gw¡] rqe vkrs gks eqLdkrs gksAAeqLdkdj fQj Nqi tkrs gks] D;k ;s gh rqEgsa lqgkrk gSAAfiz;] dSlh ;s fu"Bqjrk gS] gk; ! dSlh ;s csnnhZ gSAA;k ;s ØUnu Hkh >wBk gS] tks rqe rd igq¡p u ikrk gSAAgs fiz;re izk.kkèkkj gjs ! gs eksgu uUndqekj gjs !Abd ckj rks vkdj viuk yks] vc rqe fcu jgk u tkrk gSAAuk dksbZ viuk gS tx esa] uk dksbZ ijk;k yxrk gSAAcztnsoh dk rks cl dsoy] ,d ';ke rqEgha ls ukrk gSAA

doha-pranana pyare sanvare, kaba lon rahi ho d™riaba to tuma binu na jiy™n, mere j…vana m™ribareka jo pa ja™n main, j…vana praŠa adharaa‰kama priyatama bhari la™n, do™ bhuja pasara

padajaba yada tumhar… at… hai,

mera j… bhara bhara ata haimain pala pala tumhain bulat… h™n,

tuma ate ho muskate homuska kara phira chupa jate ho,

kya ye h… tumhain suhata hai

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priya, kais… ye ni•˜hurata hai,haya ! kais… ye bedard… hai

ya ye krandana bh… jh™˜ha haijo tuma taka pahuñca na pata hai

he priyatama praŠadhara hare !he mohana nandakumara hare !

eka bara to akara apana loaba tuma bina raha na jata hai

na ko… apana hai jaga main,na ko… paraya lagata hai

brajadevi ka to basa kevala,eka •yama tumh…n se nata hai

With an immense yearning & intense longing toattain the darshan of the Lord Guru Ma Brajdeviji (thepoet) laments, “If ever once I can attain my Beloved, Iwill enclose Him within my arms & keep Him close tomy heart forever.

O Lord, whenever I think of You; whenever Iremember you, my heart Gies in reparation and lorgsto be united with you.

I call out to You at each & every moment, & it seemsas if You come to me smiling, You are playing hide andseek with me. And then You disappear - do You think itis appropriate to torment me like this? What kind ofcold - heartedness are You displaying towards me? Whyare You being so harsh? Are You not convinced of thegenuineness of my longing for You. Or may be it is myanguish - filled prayer which is failing to reach You.

Just come to me once, O Lord, & accept me as Yoursbecause I can no longer go on living without You.

I have no sense of any attachment to, or detachmentfrom anyone in this world, but through the divine bondshared by You & each soul, I see You in everyone.However, You are the only one I am bound to foreternity, since You alone are mine.”

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rsjh vf[k;k¡ gSa tknw Hkjh] fcgkjh eSa rks dc dh [kM+hAArsjs }kjs is vku iM+hAA fcgkjh--------

djks Ñik gfjnkl ds Lokeh] ck¡ds fcgkjh gs vUrj;kehAAesjh VwVs u Hktu yM+hAA fcgkjh--------

rqe lk lqanj vkSj u ik;k] rqels gh eSaus usg yxk;kAArqEgsa ns[kw¡xh eSa gj ?kM+hAA fcgkjh--------

rqe lk vkSj ugha dksbZ Bkdqj] d#.kk dj] gs d#.kk lkxjAAeSa rks rsjh gh 'kj.k iM+hAA fcgkjh--------

lqu yks esjs ';ke lyksuk] rqeus fd;k D;k eq> ij VksukAAesjh rqels gh vk¡[k yM+hAA fcgkjh--------

ter… akhiyan hain jad™ bhar…,bihar… main to kaba k… kha•…

tere dvare pe ana pa•…|| bihar…

karo k•pa haridasa ke svam…ba‰ke bihar… he antaryam…

mer… ˜™˜e na bhajana la•…|| bihar…

tuma sa sundara aur na payatumase h… maine neha lagaya

tumhain dekh™‰g… main hara gha•…|| bihar…

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tuma sa aur nah…n ko… ˜hakurkaruŠakara, he karuŠa sagara

main to ter… h… •araŠa pa•…|| bihar…

suna lo mere •yama salonatumane kiya mujha para tona

mer… tumase h… a‰kha la•…|| bihar…

(Shri Bihariji in Vrindavan was discovered bySwami Haridasji)

In this hymn a devotee who is hypnotized by thelustrous eyes of the Lord Bihariji becomes transfixed athis door and says to Him.

"I have come upon Your door (surrendered to you).I know You are omnipresent and omniscient. So kindlybe compassionate and bless me that I may forever singYour praises.

I have not seen anyone so charming so far. I havealready given my heart to You. I will forever keep myeyes garing at You.

There is no one in the world I can compare Youwith. You are an ocean of mercy and I have surrenderedmyself unto You.

Oh ! my dearest, what spell have you cast uponme, that my eyes constantly wish to feast upon Yourcharming form.

I beg you to be gracious to me and bless me thatmy devotion to You may never faulter, instead growstronger day by day."

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rqEgsa ';ke lqUnj cqykÅ¡ eSa dSls \ugha oLrq dksbZ fj>kÅ¡ eSa dSls \u vkoks vxj rqe irk gh crk nksArsjs }kj eLrd >qdkÅ¡ eSa dSls \fojg osnuk gS u tkrh lgh vcAyxh vkx eu esa] cq>kÅ¡ eSa dSls \cztnsoh is D;k u Ñik n f"V gksxh \ÑikflUèkq dh dhfrZ xkÅ¡ eSa dSls \

tumhen •yama sundara bula™n main kaise ?nah…n vastu ko… rijha™n main kaise ?

na avo agara tuma pata h… bata do,tere dwara mastaka jhuka™n main kaise ?

viraha vedana hai na jat… sah… aba,lag… aga mana main, bujha™n main kaise ?

brajadev… pe kya na k•pa d••˜i hog… ?k•pasindhu k… k…rti ga™n main kaise ?

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) eagerly longing tosee the Lord and yearning for His vision, cries out toHim in despair. “O my Lord, please shower Your graceupon me & tell me how I can call You?

I can no longer live without the darsan of Youralluring form. If You cannot come to me, then I imploreYou to tell me where I can find You? Where can I meetYou? How can I meet You? Only upon obtaining thesight of Your lotus feet will my heart be satiated & mythirst will be quenched.

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Please grant me Your vision & dispel thisunbearable pain I am suffering due to separation fromYou.

I have heard that You have showered compassionupon unlimited number of beings. You are the ocean ofmercy; but has this ocean dried up only when it cameto extinguishing the fire of my longing for You? Pleasebestow Your graceful gaze upon me & give me just adrop from Your infinite ocean of love so that I can bepacified & continue to be able to sing your infiniteglories.”

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jkèks rsjs pj.kksa dh tjk èkwy tks fey tk,AAlp dgrh gw¡ cl esjh] rdnhj cny tk,AAlqurs gSa rsjh fdjik fnujkr cjlrh gSAAbd cw¡n tks fey tk,] eu dh dyh f[ky tk,AA;s eu cM+k papy gS] dSls rsjk Hktu d:¡AAftruk bls le>kÅ¡] mruk gh epy tk,AAut+jksa ls fxjkuk uk pkgs ftruh ltk nsukAAut+jksa ls tks fxj tk,] oks dSls l¡Hky ik;sAAjkèks bl thou dh cl bruh reUuk gSAArqe lkeus gks esjs] vkSj izk.k fudy tk;sAA

radhe tere caraŠon k… jara dh™la jo mila jayesaca kahat… h™‰ basa mer…, takd…ra badala jayesunate hain ter… kirpa dina rata barasat… haieka b™‰da jo mil jaye, mana k… kal… khil jayeye mana ba•a cañcala hai, kaise tera bhajana kar™n

jitana ise samajha™n, utana h… macala jayenajaron se girana na , cahe jitan… saja denanajaron se jo gira jaye, vo kaise saˆbhal payeradhe isa j…vana k… basa itan… tamanna haituma samane ho mere, aura praŠa nikala jaye

The Jewel that adorns devotion is humility. Themore one loves God, the more humble one becomes.(Guru Maa says, "Just as a tree when laden with fruitsbends downwards similarly True knowledge and sin-cere devotion must lead to Humbleness and Tolerance)

In this song of humility, The poet implores (to pray)to her Lord Radharani saying "Just a pinch of the duston Your Divine feet can change my destiny.

I have learnt from our saints that You are inces-santly showering Your grace upon everyone, and I alsoknow I am not capable of receiving it. But I believe thatif You grace me with faith and devotion and only if Icould be capable to receive just a drop of it can bringuntold joy into my life."

I also experience difficult while pursuing my de-votion in spiritual life, because my mind is so frivolous,cannot concentrate while I meditate on your form andname. It keeps on hoping about in the material worldof Maya. The devotee realises his shortcomings and con-fesses to his Lord, punish me as much as you like, butplease do not abandon me. I will not be able to pardonmyself. I will feel degraded in my own eyes.

Oh my Lord, I know I have committed countlesssins and am not worthy. Only if You could fulfil my lastwish. Please pardon me I and taking me as your uselessworthless child. Bless me with only a last glimpse while.I am leaving this body or at death time.

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uk eSa ehjk uk eSa jkèkk] fQj Hkh ';ke dks ikuk gSAAikl esjs rks dqN Hkh ugha gS] pj.kksa esa 'kh'k >qdkuk gSAAtc ls rsjh lwjr ns[kh] mlesa izse dh ewjr ns[khAA

viuk rq>s cukuk gSAAti ri lkèku eSa uk tkuw¡] viuh yxu dks lc dqN ekuw¡AA

fny dk nnZ lqukuk gSAAtue tue ls Hkwyh rqedks] ;qx ;qx ls eSa HkVdh fiz;reAA

vc uk rqEgsa Hkqykuk gSAAnklh rsjh 'kj.k esa vkbZ] yxu feyu dh eu esa lekbZAA

izk.kksa dh HksaV p<+kuk gSAA

na main m…ra na main radhaphira bh… •yama ko pana hai

pasa mere to kucha bh… nah…n hai,caraŠon main •…•a jhukana hai

jaba se ter… s™rata dekh…,usmain prema k… m™rata dekh…

apana tujhe banana haijapa tapa sadhana main na jan™n,

apan… lagana ko saba kucha man™ndila ka darda sunana hai

janama janama se bh™l… tumko,yuga yuga se main bha˜ak… priyatamaaba na tumhain bhulana hai

das… ter… •araŠa main a…,lagana milana k… mana main sama…

praŠon k… bhenta ca•hana hai

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) prays to herBrajvallabh, My Beloved Lord, I know that my heartdoes not possess such love for You as Mirabai or Radhajidid; & I know I am not worthy of You, but still it is mysteadfast desire to attain You.

I have nothing to give or offer You, but I place thishead in Your lotus feet & surrender into You.

Ever since I saw Your charming form, I becameengrossed in the love brimming from each pore of Yourbody, and I made a resolute decision in my mind, thatall I want is for You to be mine.

I do not know any form of chanting or meditationby which I can appease or propitiate You; but in myheart there is a firm resolve & determination to obtainYou. I am totally devoted to You & that is why, knowingYou are mine, I want to share my heart’s distress withYou.

From countless lives I have been so occupied withaccumulating materialistic objects, chasing desires &happiness - so much so, that for all this time I hadcompletely forgotten about You. I wondered hither &thither trying to make everyone mine apart from You.

Now I have found You though, I never want toforget You or lose you again. I have full faith thatwhosoever seeks shelter at Your lotus feet is neverturned away - You accept them wholly & make themYours. This maidservant has also come to surrender &seek sanctuary in your holy feet - please accept her. Inreturn I have nothing to gift You with expect my ownself. I place my very life at Your disposal and hope Youwill accept me as Yours.

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esjs flj ij gkFk j[kks jkèkkjkuhAAvkt rks esjh ckr j[kks jkèkkjkuhAA

n'kZu nks cl vkl ;gh gS] esjs eu dh vfHkyk"k ;gh gSAAn'kZu nsdj iki Hkxk nks] esjs lks;s HkkX; txk nksAA

pj.kksa ds cl ikl j[kks jkèkkjkuhAAcM+h nwj ls pydj vkbZ] ns[kks ek¡ D;k HksaV gw¡ ykbZAAv¡lqou eksrh gkj fijks;k] J)k HkfDr ls bls l¡tks;kAA

esjh ;s lkSxkr j[kks jkèkkjkuhAAlquk gS ekrk lc dks rkjks] eq>dks Hkh ek¡ ikj mrkjksAAeksg ek;k us gS eq>s ?ksjk] nwj djks esjs eu dk vaèksjkAA

n;k n f"V fnu&jkr j[kks jkèkkjkuhAA

mere sira para hatha rakho radharan…aja to mer… bata rakho radharan…

dar•ana do basa asa yah… hai,mere mana k… abhila•a yah… hai

dar•ana dekara papa bhaga do,mere soye bhagya jaga do

caraŠo ke basa pasa rakho radharan…ba•… d™ra se calakara a…,

dekho man kya bhenta hun la…ansuvana mot… hara piroya,

•raddha bhakti se ise sañjoyamer… ye saugata rakho radharan…

suna hai mata saba ko taro,mujhako bh… man para utaro

moha maya ne hai mujhe ghera,d™ra karo mere mana ka andhera

daya d••˜i dina-rata rakho radharan…

A devotee prays to her Lord. Shr… Radharani, Pleaseplace Your loving, caring, nurturing, motherly hand onmy head and bless me with Your love & grace. Withjoined hands I am making this appeal to You today; Ihope You will listen & grant me this wish. I have onlyone desire in my mind - to be fortunate enough to attainthe vision of Your supremely divine & beautifuleffulgent form. Grace me with Your darshan & rid meof all my sins. Awaken my fate so that it bears fruitionin the shape of good fortune, by which I can obtain You.I wish to remain wrapped in the warmth of Yourmotherly love forever whilst residing at Your holy feet,the abode of joy. I have travelled from afar & journeyeda very long distance to reach You. Take a glimpse at thegift I have brought You Mother. With the teardrops oflove that have flowed from my eyes serving as flowers,the thread of devotion & needle of faith, I have made abeautiful garland for You. I hope You will accept thishumble gift from Your child.

I have heard that You deliver the one who isdesirous from the ocean of material bondage &mundane existence; I know I am caught up withattachment. Please also steer my ship across this oceanof ignorance & free me of the illusions of the worldalongwith the evils of lust & greed. Lift the curtain ofdarkness from my mind and spread wisdom and lightby entering into my heart Shri Radhaju. With Yourcompassionate & merciful gaze, please continue to lookafter me day and night.

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?ku';ke rqe u vk;s] esjs ';ke rqe u vk;sAAthou ;s chrk tk;s] ?ku';ke rqe u vk;sAArsjh ;kn esjs eksgu] iy iy eq>s #yk;sAArsjk fo;ksx I;kjs] vc rks lgk u tk;sAAeSa <w¡<+rh Fkh nj nj] ij rqe ut+j u vk;sAAeq>s D;k irk Fkk esjs] izk.kksa esa gks lek;sAAthou dh laè;k csyk] vc vk pqdh gS uVojAA,d ckj vk Hkh tkuk] tc izk.k ru ls tk;sAAdksbZ rks tkds muls] esjh O;Fkk lquk;sAAcztnsoh gS rqEgkjh] cSBs gks D;w¡ Hkqyk;sAA

ghana•yama tuma na aye, mere •yama tuma na ayej…vana ye b…ta jaye, ghana•yama tuma na ayeter… yada mere mohana, pala pala mujhe rulayetera viyoga pyare, aba to saha na jayemain •hun•hat… th… dara dara para tuma najara na ayemujhe kya pata tha mere, praŠon main ho samayej…vana k… sandhya bela, aba acuk… hai na˜avaraeka bara a bh… jana, jaba praŠa tana se jayeko… to jake unase, mer… vyatha sunaye

brajadev… hai tumhar…, bai˜he ho ky™n bhulaye

Guru Maa Brajdevi (the poet of this hymn) Pinesin the agony of from separation from her Lord and Gies.

Oh Ghansyam, Why have You not come to me yet?This life is passing by in the sole hope & anticipation of

meeting You. Why are You still not gracing me with yourvision?

Each moment these eyes are shedding tears in Yourremembrance. I can no longer bear this agony ofseparation from You.

I searched for You all over but I wasn’t able to seeYou anywhere. But all this while You were dwelling inmy heart but I didn’t know. Even though You are in myheart, until You come & grant me the vision of Youractual visible form & embrace me with Your lovingarms, I will not be alleviated of my sorrows.

Life in this human body is now drawing towards& nearing the sunset. O Lord, at least come once - whenthe soul is departing from this body.

Someone please go to Him & tell Him of Brajdevi’sstate of despair and unbearable condition. Brajdeviji isYours O Lord; why do You appear to have forgottenher? Please come now & grant me Your darsan as I canno longer live without You.

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Jhjkèks dc rqe Ñik djksxh Å¡ps cjlkus okjhAAifrr tkfu Bqdjkvks u jkèks vc rks viuh dhtsAAvc dh csj eksfg ikj yxkvks] vc ugha nsj yxkvksAA

Å¡ps cjlkus okjhAAxgjk ty gS uko iqjkuh] csfx fdukjs dhtsAAeYykg cu dj vkvks esjh Lokfeuh] vkdj ikj yxkvksAA

Å¡ps cjlkus okjhAA

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nqfu;k ls vdqykbZ jkèk s ] 'kj.k frgkjs vkbZAAÑik n f"V vc eks ij dhts] Jh o "kHkkuq nqykjhAA

Å¡ps cjlkus okjhAAdey uSu 'kksHkk ds lkxj] uSuu esa cl tkvksAAiy fNu rksdw¡ dcgw¡ u fcl#¡] izse lqèkk cjlkvksAA

Å¡ps cjlkus okjhAAnklh dh vc vkl ;gh gS] ;qxy pj.k esa jk[kksAAo Unkou dkS cflckS nhtS] vuqHko esa fey tkvksAA

Å¡ps cjlkus okjhAA

•r… radhe kaba tuma k•pa karog… ™ñce barasane var…patita jani thukarao na radhe aba to apan… k…je

aba k… bera mohi para lagao,aba nah…n dera lagao, ™ñce barasane var…

gahara jala hai nava puran…, begi kinare k…jemallaha bana kara ao mer… svamin…, akara para lagao,

™ñce barasane var…duniya se akula… radhe, •araŠa tihare a…

k•pa d••˜i aba mopara k…je, •r… v••abhanu dular…™ñce barasane var…

kamala naina •obha ke sagara, nainana main basa jaopala china tok™n kabahun na bisar™n, prema sudha barasao

™ñce barasane var…das… k… aba asa yah… hai, yugala caraŠa main rakhov•ndavana ko basibo d…je, anubhava main mila jao

™ñce barasane var…

It is only by the Divine grace of Radha Rani andher countenance that one who is aspiring to achieve hisgoal in life of everlasting joy and eternal happiness cando so.

This song is a prayer to Radha Rani asking Her tobless. The devotee calls out to Her saying, "Oh whenshall You shower Your grace upon me ? Oh Queen ofQueens You are situated in the high palace of Barsanawhen shall You bless me ?

Do not abandon me for my lacking. I lack devotion,love, penance austerities and all needed to be blessed .Please inspite of all my shortcomings steer me acrossthis ocean of mundane existence and do not delay. OhQueen of Barsana. this ocean is so vast and deep and Iam equipped with a tiny shattered boat (the humanbody). How can I cross the vastness. Please come andput my boat ashore as a steerer. O Queen of Barsana.

I am tired and exhausted bearing the sufferings andsorrows of my vices. Now I seek refuge at My LotusFeet show me Your countenance. O Loved one of ShriVrishbhanu (Radharani's father)

Your beautiful eyes are like the petals of a Lotus.Do come and settle in my eyes. So that I may constantlyhave Your vision and not forget You for a split second.Come and spread Your radiance and effulgence into mylife.

I have decided to serve You, so I am Your servant,Do accept me at Thy Lotus Feet and bless me that I mayalways dwell in Thy abode Shri Vrindavan and foreverexperience Your Divinity and Darshan (glimpse).

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esjh jluk ls izHkq rsjk uke fudysAAgj ?kM+h gj iy jkèks&';ke fudysAArqedks J)k ds lqeu p<+krh gw¡AAI;kjs pj.kksa dks eu esa fcBkrh gw¡AArsjh ;kn esa esjk fnu jkr fudysAArsjs fcuk uk dksbZ lgkjk feykAAMwcrh uS;k dk dksbZ Hkh fdukjk uk feykAArsjh ;kn esa esjk lqcg&'kke fudysAAvius nklksa dk nkl cuk yks eksguAAvius ifjdj esa ukFk feyk yks eksguAArsjh ;kn esa esjk fnu jkr fudysAA

mer… rasana se prabhu tera nama nikalehara gha•… hara pala radhe-•yama nikaletumako •raddha ke sumana ca•hat… h™npyare caraŠo ko mana main bithat… h™nter… yada main mera dina rata nikaletere bina na ko… sahara milad™bat… naiya ka ko… bh… kinara na milater… yada main mera subaha-•ama nikaleapane daso‰ ka dasa bana lo mohanaapane parikara mein nath mila lo mohanater… yada main mera dina rata nikale

Devotion to the Lord is expressed in so many ways,chief of them is constant remembrance, i.e. chintan,

constant service i.e. seva, and constant Recitation of theLords name i.e. Japa and Bhajan.

In this beautiful bhajan of devotion, a devoteeimplores (prays) the Lord, may I forever, every momentrecite Your Divine Name. May it always be at the tip ofmy tongue.

I offer petals of Devotion at Thy Lotus Feet, whichI have placed on the throne of my heart. May my wholeday pass in Your remembrance.

You are the anchor of my life. I have no one else torely upon. My lifeboat seems to be drowning. I cannotsee any shore ahead. may I spend my every morningand evening in Your remembrance.

Dear Lord, Accept me in the service of those divinesouls that serve You. (saints). Let me a part of Yourdevotee family. May I be lost in Your thoughts for therest of my life.

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j¡xus okys nsj D;k gS esjk pksyk j¡x nsAAvkSj jax èkks; ds ';ke jax j¡x nsAA

';ke jax j¡x nsAA-------fdrus gh jaxksa esa] eSaus vkt rd j¡xok;k FkkAAij oks lkjs Qhds fudys] rw xgjk j¡x nsAAeSa ftèkj Hkh ns[krh gw¡] jax rsjk nh[krk gSAAeSa gh bd csjax gw¡] rw eq>s Hkh j¡x nsAAeSa rks ekuw¡xh rHkh rsjh jax vankft;k¡AAT;ksa T;ksa èkksÅ¡ R;ksa R;ksa fu[kjs] ,slk jax j¡x nsAA

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ra‰gane vale dera kya hai mera cola ra‰ga deaura ra‰ga dhoya ke •yama ra‰ga ra‰ga de

•yama rañga rañga de...........kitne h… ra‰gon main, maine aja taka ra‰gavaya tha

para vo sare ph…ke nikale, t™ gahara ra‰ga demain jidhara bh… dekhat… h™n, ra‰ga tera d…khata hai

main h… ika bera‰ga hun, t™ mujhe bh… ra‰ga demain to man™‰g… tabh… ter… ra‰ga andajiyan

jyon jyon dho™n tyon tyon nikhare, esa ra‰ga ra‰ga de

When the Lord showers His grace upon a deservingdevotee. He inbues (colours) his mind, heart and soul.(give him His qualities, virtues, love compassion.)

A devotee who loves the Lord, prays to Him askinghim for a favour. Please wash away all the other colours(all the attachments I have with my family, friends, myjob, my children, my wealth, my name, my fame, myhealth and all other aspirations that disturb me andcreate a distance between You and me.) and colour me(give me Your love.)

So far I have been coloured or attracted to variouspassions, but now I realise they were all falsepretentions, they were selfish. Now I have come to You.Please accept me and bless me colour me in Your Love.

Whereever I see, I can see that all are drowned inYour hue (a devotee always feels that others around meare blessed he does not degrade anyone.) I am the onlyone who is devoid of Your colour (love). Don't You feelpity for me ? (True Love always grows day by day. Adevotee never feels he has enough. He is always thirstyfor more, never satisfied in spirituality, but alwayssatisfied materistically.)

Here the devotees challenges his Lord. "I haveheard lots of stories about Your mercy, compassion,countenance experienced it. I will be impressed only ifYou colur me in Your hue, that is not enough It shouldbe so strong and not enough that as I keep washing themthey become brighter and brighter.

Oh My dear RangRez (a person who permeate ordyes) Why do You delay ? Please come soon and blessme with Your Love."

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ykX;ks ykX;ks dUgS;k rkjks jax ykX;ksekjh tkxh iwjcuh izhrAA dUgS;k------

ekjs eyoq rus vk ekjx tqnkAgos dse djh lkaèkk Fkk;AA dUgS;k------

jax vsoks j¡xk, ds ek# gS ;q jaxk;]gos jsgrq uFkh ekjs gkFkAA dUgS;k------

jax NkV~;ks rks NkaV gos iwjs&iwjksvsd rkjh FkbZ us jsgok;AA dUgS;k------

jkèkk eaMy uk Lokeh ';kefM;k]veus jk[kks pj.kuh iklAA dUgS;k------

lagyo lagyo kanhaiya taro ra‰ga lagyomar… jag… p™raban… pr…ta|| kanhaiya

mare malavu tane a maraga judahve kem kar… sandha thaya|| kanhaiya

ra‰ga evo ra‰gaya ke maru hai yu ra‰gayahave rehatu nath… mare hatha|| kanhaiya

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ra‰ga cha˜yo to chhaŠ˜a hve p™re-p™roek tar… tha… ne rehvaya|| kanhaiya

radha maŠ•ala na svam… •yama•iyaamne rakho caraŠan… pasa|| kanhaiya

I have been inbued in Your Love. O Kanhaiya ! MyLove for You that remained dormant for lives has nowawakened.

I only wish I could meet You, but our paths seemto be moving in different directions. Please quide meHow may I merge these two into one ?

O Kanhaiya ? Immerse me in Your hue, in such away that I may be totally absorbed in Your Love. I cannotkeep hold of my heart any longer. It constantly runsafter You. O Kanhaiya ! I have surrendered to You. Pleaseaccept me as Yours My only desire is to be fullyimmersed in Your Love.

Oh merciful Lord, Kindly grant me a boon. Allowme to serve Your Divine Lotus Feet.

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clks esjs u;uu esa ;g tksjhAAlqUnj ';ke dey ny ykspu] lax o "kHkkuq fd'kksjhAAeksj eqdqV edjkÑr dqaMy] ihrkacj >d>ksjhAAlwjnkl izHkq rqEgjs nj'k dks] dk oj.ks efr eksjhAA

baso mere nayanana main yaha jor…sundara •yama kamala dala locana,||

sañga b••abhanu ki•or…

mora muku˜a makarak•ta ku‰•ala,||p…tambara jhakajhor…

s™radasa prabhu tumhare dara•a ko,||ka varaŠe mati mor…

The beauty of Shri Radha Krishna is unsurpassable,the pinnacle of beauty the highest in the universe. SaintSurdasji whilst admiring His Lord he prays to them.

Please come in the pupils of my eyes. (Surdasji wasa saint who was born blind to his parents. His parentscursed him day and night and always felt they wereunfortunate to see the Lord we do not need these eyes.Surdasji was blessed with the mind’s eyes. He alwayscould see what The Lord was wearing exactly and coulddescribe it in his poem. He wrote one lakh 25 thousandbhajans in the praise of his Lord)

He describes them, Oh Lord Krishna, You havebeautiful Lotus shaped eyes and Shri Radhaji is beautypersonified Shri Krishna is wearing a peacock-featheredcrown and fish-shaped earrings and a beautiful Yellowcoloured dazzling shawl. He implores for their Darshanwhile expressing his inability to express their celestialbeauty in words.

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fxjèkkjh th gw¡ FkbZ xbZ Nw¡AA,suk pj.kdey ek jgh xbZ Nw¡AAfxfjèkj glrks gw¡ i.k g¡lrhAAg ¡lrh g w ¡ ij. k h xb Z N wAA

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Bkdqj jktk gw¡ cgwjkuh]A,suk izse lkxj ek UgkbZ jgh NwAA>d ekj s N s n q fu;k ¡ lkjh]AcM+Hkkxh gw¡ FkbZ xbZ Nw¡AAehjk uk izHkq fxfjèkj ukxj]AckVyMh gw tks; jgh NwAA

giradhar… j… h™n tha… ga… ch™nena caraŠakamala ma rah… ga… ch™n,giridhara hasato h™n paŠa hansat…

hansat… h™n paraŠ… ga… ch™n˜hakura raja h™n bah™ran…

ena prema sagara ma nha… rah… ch™jhak mare che duniya sari,

ba•abhag… h™n tha… ga… ch™nm…ra na prabhu gir…dhara nagara

ba˜ala•… h™ joya rah… ch™n

A devotee worshipping Shri K••Ša through ‘Madhurya Bhav’ expresses the feelings of her hearttowards her beloved. “ I have become Yours O Lord, &surrendered myself completely at Your lotus feet.

In Your happiness, lies my happiness. If You smilethen I smile. I derive my joy from worshipping You, &through this joy, I have accepted You as my truecompanion in life. You are my groom & I am Your bride;this bond of love between us is the most valuabletreasure that I can ever possess. I remain immersed &absorbed in Your ocean of love each & every momentof the day.

I have cast aside all worries for the taunts the worldmakes at me. I do not care what they say for I considermyself utmost fortunate having set my heart on You.Saint Mirabai says, "Giridhari" (The one who carries theGiriraj) Now I am eagerly waiting for You to come &accept me as Yours; & take me away with You to YourSupreme Abode forever.

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in % pykS lf[k ns[ksa uUn dqekjipjaxh phjk flj lksgs] yV mj>h ?kq ¡?kjkjAAe xen ds'kj fryd fojktr] dkuu dq.My èkkjAAfrjNh fprofu uSu jrukjs] dktj js[k l¡okjAAuklk cslj vèkjfu eqLdfu] dfV fdafdfu NfcnkjAAmj iV ihr v#.k jax dkNfu] dj eqjyh fj>okjAAeqDrkeky #jr mj Åij] ix ik;y >udkjAA>qfd >qfd ijr pyr ufga lwèks] 'kksHkk gh ds HkkjAAjkse jkse lksa Nfc ljlr gS] fiz;re izk.kkèkkjAAcztnsoh HkbZ ';ke fnokuh] djr izk.k cfygkjAA

calo sakhi dekhen nanda kumarapacara‰g… c…ra sira sohe,

la˜a urajh… ghu‰ghraram•gamada ke•ara tilaka virajata,

kanana kuŠ•ala dharatirch… citvani naina ratanare,

kajara rekha sanvaranasa besara adharani muskani,

ka˜i ki‰kini chabidara

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ura pa˜a p…˜a aruŠa ra‰ga kachani,kara mural… rijhavara

muktamala rurata ura ™para,paga payala jhankara

jhuki jhuki parata calata nahin s™dhe,•obha h… ke bhara

roma roma main chabi sarasata hai,priyatama praŠadhara

brajadev… bha… •yama divan…,karata praŠa balihara

Guru Maa Brajdevi (the poet of this hymn) oncevisited the beautiful groves of Vrindavan and saw ShriKrishna her beloved. She lost her heart seeing Hisalluring form. She is so benevolent, she decides to shareher ecstacy with her friends, so she invites them all, tocome with her to that wonderful place where the Lordsports with Shri Radha Rani.

She describes His alluring, charming, form to herfriends. "See the beautiful Lord His black curly Lock,enhance the five-coloured headdress. He is wearing Hisforehead is embellished with a safforn coloured Tilak(auspicious mark). His dazzling ear-rings reflect on hisglossy cheeks. His mesmerizing eyes lined with kohl(Kajal) are bewitching.

Charming bells adorn His waistline a delicate nose-ring and the lovely smile on his Gorgeous lips all forma breath-taking appearance."

In His gentle hands he holds His flute. Hisenchanting dard-hued frame in shiny yellow attire,duith a red scarf tied to His waist.

An exquisite pearl necklace rests on His chest andthe sweet twinkling sound from the anklets on His feetmakes my heart rejoice.

See delicate He is ? He is weighted down by theburden of His own beauty. That is why He seems to bebent at three places on His form. (The head tilted to theleft, the waist to the right and again the right leg to theleft.)'

From His every pore, Love and radiance emanates.He is my Beloved therefore I sacrifice my life at hisDivine Lotus Feet (at His service).

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rsjk fdlus fd;k Ük axkj lk¡ojsAykxs nqYgk lk fnynkj lk¡ojsAA

eLrd ij efy;kfxjh panu] ds'kj fryd yxk;kAeksj eqdqV dkuksa esa dqaMy] b= cgqr cjlk;kA

egdrk jgs ;s njckj lk¡ojsAAckxksa ls dfy;k¡ pqu pqu dj] lqUnj gkj cuk;kAmu gkFkksa dh cfygkjh gS ftlus rqEgsa ltk;kA

ltkrk jgs oks gj ckj lk¡ojsAAcksy dUgS;k cksy rqEgsa eSa dkSulk Hktu lqukÅ¡A,slk dksbZ jkx crk ns] rw ukps eSa xkÅ¡A

upkrk jgw¡ eSa gj ckj lk¡ojsAArsjs nkl dh gS ;s fourh] fur fur rqEgsa ltkÅ¡AyS niZ.k eq[k dks fn[kykÅ¡] v# cfygkjh tkÅ¡A

fj>krk jgw¡ eSa ckj ckj lk¡ojsAA

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tera kisane kiya ••‰gara sanvarelage dulha sa diladar sanvare

mastaka para maliyagira candana, ke•ar tilaka lagayamora muku˜a kanon mai kuŠ•ala, itra bahuta barasaya

mahakata rahe ye darbara sanvarebagon se kaliyan cunacuna kar, sundar hara banayauna hathon k… balihar… hai jisane tumhen sajaya

sajata rahe vo hara bara sanvarebola kanhaiyabola tumhen main kaun sabhajana suna™naisa ko… raga bata de, t™ nace main ga™n

nacata rah™n main hara bara sanvaretere dasa k… hai ye vinat…, nita nita tumhen saja™nlai darpaŠa mukha ko dikhalaun, aru balihar… ja™n

rijhata rah™n main hara bara sanvare

O Krsna ! Who has adorned You with suchgorgeous ornaments and an exquisite appearel ? WithYour exuding charm and radiance, and Your suave(soothing) and svelte (slender) appearance. You look likean enchanting bridegroom.

O dark hued one ! Your forehead embellished withsandlewood paste wears a tilak mark of saffron. yourglorious crown with a peacock feather and your earssparkling with dazzling ear-rings. Your whole self isradiant and perfumed with a sweet fragrance. May YourDarbar (courtyard) forever remain glorious.

I admire the fortunate hands that picked suchfragrant flower buds to make a beautiful garland toadorn Your swarthy (dark-skinned) May they continueto adorn you time and again.

Kanhaiya ! Please tell me what hymn can I recitethat will please You. Inspire me to render such a melody,which will excite you to dance.

So that forever whenever I sing for You may dancealong.

O Krishna ! Your devotee has a request Pleaseoblige, that I may continue to adorn You. Thereafter offerYou the mirror of my heart to look into. Forever I maysee Your alluring form in my heart and sing Your praisesand glories. May I forever serve You, and see Yousmiling and make you happy through my every action,and thought word and deed.

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nksgk % eksj eqdqV dh yVd is vVd jº;ks eu eksjAAdkUg dq¡oj l[kh ;equk rV BkM+s uUnfd'kksjAA

vkt BkM+ks jh fcgkjh ;equk rV iSAAer tb;ks jh vdsyh dksbZ iu?kV iSAAl[kh eqdqV&yVd Hk dqfVu dh eVdAAeu x;ks jh vVd okds ihjs iV iSAAl[kh xq#tu =kl dSls djsa cztoklAAeu cu x;ks nkl ?kq¡?kjkjh yV iSAA

l[kh uUntw dks NkSuk nsf[k èkhjt èkjks ukAA¼ohj½ l[kh ,slks dNq Vksuk ukxj uV iSAAl[kh rft dqy ykt xksih vk;h Hkkt HkktAA';ke jfl;k dkS jkt vkt oa'khoV iSAA

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mora mukuã k… laãka pe aãka rahyo mana morakanha kunvara sakh… yamuna taã pe ˜ha•e nandaki•ora

aja tha•o r… bihar… yamuna taã paimata ja…yo r… akel… ko… panaghaã paisakh… mukuã laãka bh•…ku˜ina k… maãkamana gayo r… aãka vake p…re paã paisakh… gurujana trasa kaise karain brajavasamana bana gayo dasa ghu‰gharar… laã pai

sakh… nandaj™ ko chona dekhi dh…raja dharo na(v…ra) sakh… eso kachu õna nagara naã pai

sakh… taji kula laja gop… ay… bhaja bhaja

•yama rasiya ko raja aja van•…vaã pai

My mind is transfixed upon the gentle swaying ofthe peacock feather that adorns the crown of ShriKrishna. He stands on the bank of river Yamuna today.

A gopi who went to the river to fill her water-potencountered Shri Krishna dallying there. She warnedher friends of Kanhaiyas presence and said to them,"Friends, do not venture to the bank today, on your ownor alone," She revealed her experience to them saying,"The swaying of His beautiful crown, the captivatingmovements of His eyebrows, and His yellow attire haveall captivated my mind.

I cannot reside in Braj and more, because my eldershave imposed restrictions on me. Since my mind is aslave of Shri Krishna's curly locks. O my friend !whenever I see the son of Nandbaba, I am mesmerisedby his charm and beauty. I feel he has cast a spell on me.

Forgetting and casting aside all the restrictions, myhearts takes me running to Vanshi-Vat (where Shri Krsnaplayed his flute) where my Beloved reigns today.

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ean eèkqj eqldk; x;kS js erokjks eksguAAjkèkk th jks fgoMks pqjk; x;ks js erokjks eksguAAvk[kMY;k lwa ckr djs vkSj eq[k lksa dNw u cksysAAtn cksys rks ehBks cksys dkuksa esa ve r ?kksysAAizse lqèkk Nydk; x;ks js] gn I;kjks eksguAANfc eksgu dh ykxs tb;k¡] èkwe olar dh vkbZAAjkèks tw dh lqfèk gfj ySos] izhfr dh ;k iqjokbZAAvax vax egdk; x;ks js] tknwokjks eksguAAcgqr jaxhyks cgqr jlhyks cgq vuqjkxh eksguAApapy piy ;s je.kh jadk xksih oYyHk eksguAAlf[k;ksa jk eu Hkjek; x;ks js] yVdkjks eksguAA

manda madhura musakaya gayo re matavaro mohanaradhaj… ro hiva•o curayo gayo re matavaro mohanaakha•lyan s™n bata kare aur mukha saun kach™ na bolejada bole to m…˜ho bole kanon main am•ta gholeprema sudha chalakaya gayo re hada gyaro mohanachabi mohana k… lage jaiyan dh™ma vasanta k… ay…radhej™ k… sudhi hara leve pr…ti k… ya puravay…a‰ga a‰ga mahakaya gayo re jad™ varo mohanabahuta ra‰gilo bahuta ras…lo bahu anurag… mohanacañcala capala ye ramaŠ… ra‰ka gop…vallabha mohanasakhiyon ra mana bharamaya gayo re laãkaro mohana

The Loveable Mohan (Shri Krishna) came andsecretly with His sweet, charming, smile stole ShriRadhaji's heart.

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He communicates through his amorous (loving)movements and sideward glances of His bewitchingeyes and does not utter a word from His mouth.Whenever He happens to talk His cajoling (flattering)speech is so charming and enamoured. It is like nectarflowing into one's ears. The adorable Shri Krishna cameand poured the nectar of His Love around and left.

The countenance of Shri Krishna resembles theseason of spring, which kindles joy in abundancethrough the blossoming and bloming of delightfulflowers. His beautiful and all-attractive form steals andcaptivates the heart of Shri Radha Rani. Each pore ofHer body sparkles by receiving His Divine Vision.

Shri Krishna is the epitome of charm grace, beautyand amorous demeanour. he is very mishievous, sharp,witty and handsome. He is most dear to all the gopis,He has bedazzled their hearts and minds into His webof Love.

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';ke liuksa esa vkrk D;ksa ughaAAI;kjh lwjr fn[kkrk D;ksa ughaAAesjk fny rks fnokuk gks x;kAAeq>s eq[kM+k fn[kkrk D;ksa ughaAAlfn;ksa ls HkVd jgk nj nj ijAAvius nj ij cqykrk D;ksa ughaAAesjs u;uksa esa ewjfr ';ke dhAAeq>s fny ls yxkrk D;ksa ughaAA

•yama sapnon main ata kyon nah…npyar… s™rata dikhata kyon nah…nmera dil to divana ho gayamujhe mukha•a dikhata kyon nah…nsadiyon se bha˜aka raha dara dara paraapane dara para bulata kyon nah…nmere nayanon main m™rati •yama k…mujhe dila se lagata kyon nah…n

O Krishna ! Why are you not coming into mydreams ? Why don't You come to grace me with Yourdivine vision ?

I have totally lost control of myself and have beeninfatuated by You. Why do You not come and show meYour beautiful loving countenance ?

Since infinite lives, I have wandered hither thither.I ask you O Lord ! Why do You not call me at Your door ?

I have captured You in my eyes and You remainhidden in the pupils of my eyes. Tell me why oh whydo You not come and clasp me to Your heart.

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tks Hkts gjh dks lnk lks gh ije in ik;sxkAAnsg ds ekyk fryd vkSj Nki ugha dqN dke dsAAizse HkfDr ds fcuk ugha] ukFk ds eu Hkk;sxkAANksM+ nqfu;k ds ets vkSj cSBdj ,dkUr esaAAè;ku èkj xq# ds pj.k dk] fQj tue ugha ik;sxkAAfny ds niZ.k dks lQk dj] nwj dj vfHkeku dksAA[kkd cu xq# ds pj.k dh] rks izHkq fey tk;sxkAA

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n <+ Hkjkslk eu esa djds] tks Hkts gjh uke dksAAdgrk gS czãkuUn czãkuUn chp lek;sxkAA

jo bhaje har… ko sada so h… parama pada payegadeha ke mala tilaka aura chapa nah…n kucha kama keprema bhakti ke bina nah…n,

natha ke mana bhayegacho•a duniya ke maje

aura baithakara ekanta maindhyana dhara guru ke caraŠa ka,

phira janama nah…n payegadila ke darpaŠa ko sapha kara,

d™ra kara abhimana kokhaka bana guru ke caraŠa k…,

to prabhu mila jayegad••ha bharosa mana main karake,

jo bhaje har… nama kokahata hai brahmananda brahmananda b…ca samayega

If a devotee is constantly in touch with God, singingHis praises; reciting his Holy Name; doing His Chintan(remembering Him all the time) that devotee acquires ahigh place in the spiritual sphere. Sant Brahmanand,advises the devotee in many ways.

“Leave the pleasures of this world and sit byyourself and meditate upon the Lotus feet of your Guru- for you may not receive the Human body again.

Dressing up as a Sadhu has no value if you do notLove the Lord in your heart.

Clean the mirror of your heart - Drive away yourego and all other Vasnas - Be the dust of the Lotus feetof your sadguru - you shall then surely achieve God!

With a firm belief in your mind, with determinationand devotion sing His praises - you shall enter Divinityand achieve God!

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eu py o Unkou èkke jVsaxs jkèks jkèks ukeAAfeysaxs dqatfcgkjh vks<+ ds dkefj dkjhAA

izkr gksr gh Jh;equk esa ugk;saxsAAifjØek dfj thou lQy cuk;saxsAArsjs iwju gksaxs dkeAA jVsaxs jk/ks jk/ks-----Jh cjlkus xke dh efgek U;kjh gSAAegyu dh ljdkj Jhjkèkk I;kjh gSAA

<i <ksy dh nS nS rkyAA jVsaxs jk/ks jk/ks-----lc lksa ikou Jh o Unkou èkke gSAAlc lksa I;kjkS Jh jkèks dks uke gSAA

D;ksa HkVdS Bke fg BkeAA jVsaxs jk/ks jk/ks-----nwj nwj lksa uj ukjh ;gk¡ vkoS gSaAAv{k; rht iS njl pj.k ds ikoS gSaAA

;gk¡ fopjs ';kek ';ke------- jVsaxs jk/ks jk/ks-----

mana cala v•ndavana dhama ra˜e‰ge radhe radhe namamile‰ge kuñjabihar… odha ke kamari kar…

prata hot h… •r…yamuna main nahaye‰geparikrama kari j…vana saphala banaye‰ge

tere p™rana ho‰ge kama|| ra˜e‰ge....•r… barasane gama k… mahima nyar… hai

mahalana k… sarakara •r… radha pyar… hai•hapa •hola k… dai dai tala|| ra˜e‰ge....

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saba son pavana •r… v•ndavana dhama haisaba son pyaro •r… radhe ko nama hai

kyon bha˜akai ˜hama hi ˜hama|| ra˜e‰ge....d™ra d™ra son nara nar… yahan avai hain

ak•aya t…ja pai darasa charaŠa ke pavai hainyahan vicare •yama •yama... ra˜e‰ge....

A devotee who has understood that it is the mindthat is the cause of all our sorrows and bondages adviseshis mind saying "Oh mind Let us go to the holy Land ofVrindavan, where we shall chant the Divine Name ofthe Lord 'Radhe-Radhe', because it is only with Hergrace we can meet our Lord Shri Kunj Bihari who wearsa black shawl.

Now the devotee describes how he would like tospend his day in Vrindavan.

At dawn we can bath in the holy river Yamunajiand go for a Parikrama. Reciting the Divine Name wecan curb our desires and attain our goal in life.

Shri Radha Rani is the queen of Shri Barsana Dhamwhich is a boundless, undescribable, resplendent divinepalace, where on the accompaniment of drums, cymbals,praises and glories of the Lord are sung. It is a joyousabode where there is rejoicement throughout the day.Shri Vrindavan is a holy pilgrimage and the DivineName of Shri Radhaji is the most loving of all the names.Where is the need to wander elsewhere ?

Oh the auspicious day of "Akshay Tritiya"(begining of summer on this day we may receiveDarshan of the Lord Banke Bihari's feet. He is smearedwith chandan all over his body to comfort him from theheat. Gulab-jal is sprinkled all over to keep theatmosphere cool.

Shri Vrindavan is Divine. It is here in this Landwhere the Lord Shri Krishna sports (lilas) with hisconsort Shri Radha Rani, Devotees apply the dust (Raj),of their feet on their forehead to get rid of their sins.

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nksgk % vkB izgj pkSalB ?kM+h] gfj gh lksa fgr èkkjAAtx lksa uSuk ewafn dS] fNu fNu frufga fugkjAAos rks rsjs gks; jgs] jkèkk thou izkuAAHkqt Hkfj mUgsa lesV ys] dguks esjks ekuAA

in % esjs eksgu djsaxs dY;k.k rsjk] vc dguk rks ys eu eku esjkAAdguk eku ys] mudks tku ys] dj ns ljol nku rsjkAAtx ls rksM+ ys muls tksM+ ys] FkksM+k rks eksM+ ys è;ku rsjkAArw rks eu jl gh dks pkgs] oks gSa jl dh [kku esjkAAukrs usg mUgha ls dj ys] mugha ds èkke esa Mky MsjkAAos rq> ls dqN Hkh uk pkgsa] xk ys xqu gks tk psjkAAdg cztnsoh lqu eu esjs] mugha ds lkFk esa Mky QsjkAA

dohaa˜ha prahara consa˜ha gha•…, hari h… son hita dharajaga son naina m™ndi kai, china china tinahin niharave to tere hoya rahe, radha j…vana pranabhuja bhari unhen same˜a le, kahano mero mana

padamere mohana kare‰ge kalyaŠa tera

aba kahana to le mana mana merakahana mana le, unako jana le,

kara de saravasa dana tera

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jaga se to•a le unase jo•a le,tho•a to mo•a le dhyana tera

t™ to mana rasa h… ko cahe,vo hai‰ rasa k… khana mera

nate neha unh…n se kara le,unah…n ke dhama main •ala •era

ve tujha se kucha bh… na cahen,ga le guna ho ja cera

kaha brajadev… suna mana mere,unah…n ke satha main •ala phera

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet of this hymn)explains that our mind is under the control of ourintellect. It is the intellect that has understand, know,agree and then whole-heartedly surrender and achieveeverlasting joy and happiness.

In this poem converses with her own self and says"Listen, dear, the Lord is all merciful and benevolent.All you have to do is to detach yourself a bit from thismateristic world and get a bit attached to the spiritualworld, i.e. The Lord. Accept Him as your everything,friend‚ master, saviour, etc. and surrender unto Him.

You crave happiness derived from the senses whichis temporary, so You are not satiated. Why do you nottaste the nectar of the Lord which is permanent. Fix yourmind upon the Lord. He is a permanent storehouse ofeverlasting joy.

Renouncing all worldly relationships bind yourselfin a relationship with Him and vouchsafe a place in Hisabode and experience everlasting peace, bliss andhappiness.

He does not desire anything from you. Just singHis praises and glories.

Guru maa says In this age of Kali seek shelter andmeditate upon the Lord's name, form, virtues, sports,abode and devotees, This is the only means to attainHim.

Develop Love and affection at His Lotus feet andoffer yourself in His service. Make Him your Beloved.

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uhdkS yxS jh o Unkou gesa rkS cM+kS uhdkS yxSAAQhdkS yxS jh tx lkjkS gesa rkS cM+kS QhdkS yxSAA?kj ?kj rqylh Bkdqj iwtk] n'kZu xksfoUn th dkSAAfueZy uhj cgr ;equk dkS] Hkkstu nwèk ngh dkSAAjru flagklu vki fcjkts] eqdqV èkj;ks rqylh dkSAAdqatu dqatu fQjr jkfèkdk] 'kCn lqur eqjyh dkSAAehjk ds izHkq fxj/kj ukxj Hktu fcuk uj QhdkSAA

n…ko lage r… v•ndavana hamain to ba•o n…ko lageph…ko lage r… jaga saro hamain to ba•o ph…ko lageghara ghara tulas… hakura p™ja dar•ana govinda j… konirmala n…ra bahata yamuna ko bhojana d™dha dah… koratana siˆhasana apa biraje muku˜a dharyo tulas… kokuñjana kuñjana phirata radhika •abda sunata mural… kom…ra ke prabhu giradhara nagara, bhajana binanara ph…ko

Mirabai sings the praises of her Lord Shri GirdharGopal and of the holy land of Love, Shri Vrindavandham where Lord Krishna and Shri Radha reside, andplay so many divine Lilas. Mirabai says:- The holy land

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of Vrindavan is very dear and precious to my heart;while the rest of the world appears dull and devoid ofcharm. Vrindavan, is characterized by certain features.

Each and every household undertakes dailyworship of Shri Krishna, Tulsiji - (holy basil plant), thecalm & sacred serene waters of River Yamuna flowgently, and the Brajwasi’s rejoice eating fresh milk andyoghurt.

Shri Krishna sits on a beautiful bejewelled throne.His tulsi leaf crown adorns Him. Upon hearing themelodic sound flowing from Shri Krishna’s flute, Shr…Radhaji moves from one grove to another in search ofHer Beloved.

Mirabai says that without singing the devotionalhymns and glories of the Lord, mankind remains unableto experience that highest state of Bliss.

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cztjl esa gS ,slkS dk xquok yqHkk; x;s dUgS;kAA'kky nqlkyk okds eu gh u HkkoS]yqHkk;-------dkjh defj;k esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------eksrh ekf.kd okds eu gh u HkkoSyqHkk;-------eksju dh ik¡f[ku esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------<ksy e nax okds eu gh u HkkoS]yqHkk;-------ckalu dh oa'kh esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------esok feBkbZ okds eu gh u HkkoS]yqHkk;-------ngh nwèk ywVu esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------ckx cxhpk okds eu gh u HkkoS]yqHkk;-------djhyu dh dqatu esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------

vkBkSa iVjkuh okds eu gh u HkkoS]yqHkk;-------czt dh xqtfj;ksa esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------ti ri lkèku okds eu gh u HkkoS]yqHkk;-------HkDru ds vlq¡ou esa dk xquok \ yqHkk;-------

brajarasa main hai eso ka gunavalubhaya gaye kanhaiya

•ala dusala vake mana h… na bhavailubhay....kar… kamariya main ka gunava ? lubhaya....mot… maŠika vake mana h… na bhavailubhay....moran k… pa‰khina main ka gunava ? lubhaya....•hola m•da‰ga vake mana h… na bhavailubhay....baŠsana k… van•… main ka gunava ? lubhaya....meva mi˜ha… vake mana h… na bhavailubhay....dah… d™dha l™˜ana main ka gunava ? lubhaya....baga bag…ca vake mana h… na bhavailubhay....kar…lana k… kuñjana main ka gunava ? lubhaya....a˜hon pa˜aran… vake mana h… na bhavailubhay....braja k… gujariyon main ka gunava ? lubhaya....japa tapa sadhana vake mana h… na bhavai,lubhay....bhaktana ke ansuvana main ka gunava ? lubhaya....

What is that special quality possessed by Braj whichentices Shri Krishna (the Supreme Brahman) towardsit.

Amongst the most exquisite embroidered shawlsShri Krishna chooses the black shawl (Kaamri) He isbesotted by it.

He loves to decorate his crown witht he peacockfeather but not the pearls and diamonds He possesses.

He is fascinated by the bamboo flute amongst allthe various musical instruments.

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He does not relish the best variety of dishes (food)offered, instead enjoys in looting fresh butter and buttermilk from the homes of the gopies (milkmaids).

He loves to sport in the groves of Braj where thereare Kareela creepers around but not in the beautifulgardens outside Braj.

He is attracted to the damsels of Braj (gopis) and isquite indifferent to his eight Queens. He is notpropitiated by meditation. Ousterities or rituals, butwhen his devotees shed tears of separation. He cannotresist himself and goes instantly to hug him. Braj isembelliohed with countless virtues that entice ShriKrishna towards it.

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izHkq f[kaps gq, caèks gq, pys vk;saxsAAtjk rkjksa ls rkj feyk dj rks ns[kAAizHkq f[kaps gq;s caèks gq, pys vk;saxsAAik;k èkUuk us iRFkj dks izHkq ekudj]AAik;k ehjk us fo"k dk vej iku djAAik;k dsoV us èkks&èkks pj.k èkwfy dks]AAmUgha pj.kksa esa eLrd >qdkdj rks ns[kAA izHkq f[kaps-xk;k ftlus feyk gS mls izse èkke]AArjs iRFkj fy[kk ftl is j?kqoj dk ukeAArsjh uS¸;k fdukjs ls D;ksa u yxs]AAuke mldk ân; esa fcBkdj rks ns[kAA izHkq f[kaps-

oks gS Bkdqj] iqtkjh rw cu dj rks ns[k]AAoks gS nkrk] fHk[kkjh rw cu dj rks ns[kAAmlds nj ls rks [kkyh dksbZ ykSVk ugha]AAmlds vkxs rw >ksyh QSykdj rks ns[kAA izHkq f[kaps-

prabhu khiñce hue bandhe hue cale aye‰gejara taron se tara mila kar to dekha

prabhu kh…ñce hue bandhe hue cale aye‰gepaya dhanna ne patthara ko prabhu manakara

paya m…ra ne vi•a ka amara pana karapaya keva˜a ne dho-dho caraŠa dh™li ko

unh…n caraŠon main mastaka jhukakara to dekhagaya jisane mila hai use prema dhama

tare patthar likha jisape raghuvara ka namater… naiyya kinare se kyon na lage

nama usaka h•daya main bi˜ha kara to dekhavo hai ˜hakura, pujar… t™ bana kara to dekhavo hai data, bhikhar… t™ bana kara to dekha

usake dara se to khal… ko… lou˜a nah…nusake age t™ jhol… phailakara to dekha

Love is the only thing that brings one closer to God.Just try & weave a small thread of love from your heartto the Lord’s lotus feet & see what happens? He willcome running to you, pulled by the power of affection& devotion. Great devotees have achieved Him invarious ways. Dhanna worshipped a stone believing itto be the Lord & attained Him. Mirabai drank the glassof poison and become immortalized in Krishna’s love.Kevat (the boatman) realized the object of his life bywashing the Lord’s lotus feet & placing the dust of Hisfeet on his head. Just bow your head once at those feet

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& see how He comes running to embrace you & makeyou His forever.

Those who have sung His glories have achievedHim - the very embodiment of love & abode of supremebliss. Even those stones which had the holy name ofRam written on them floated on the ocean inscribed theLord’s name on your heart & watch how He steers yourship of life to the shore, delivering you from the oceanof nescience & ignorance.

He is the most benevolent Lord if you choose to beHis worshipper. He is the most kind benefactor if youapproach Him as a beggar. Whoever knocks at His doorHe generally fulfills all his needs & wants. Just once,with full faith, beg for his love & grace and watch howHe takes care of everything.

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fiz;re rw eksgs izk.k rs I;kjksAAfxfjèkj rw eksgs izk.k rs I;kjksAA

tks rksfg ns[k fg;ks lq[k ikos lksbZ cM+ Hkkxu okjksAArw thou èku loZLo rw gh rw gh n xu dks rkjksAAtks rksdw¡ iyHkj uk fugk:¡ nh[kr tx vafèk;kjksAAeksn c<+kou ds dkj.k gw¡ ekfuuh :i gw èkkjksAAukjk;.k ge nksm ,d gSa Qwy lqxaèk u U;kjksAA

priyatama t™ mohe praŠa te pyarogiridhara t™ mohe praŠa te pyarojo tohi dekha hiyo sukha pave

so… ba•a bhagana varo

t™ j…vana dhana sarvasva t™h…t™ h… d•gana ko taro

jo tok™n palabhara na nihar™nd…khata jaga andhiyaro

moda ba•havana ke karaŠa h™nmanin… r™pa h™ dharo

narayaŠa hama dou eka hainph™la sugandha na nyaro

Shri Krishna's Love for Shri Radhaji and ShriRadhaji's Love for Shri Krishna is Divine. It is beyondworldly Love. The like of which is not to be found inthis materialistic selfish world.

Shri Radha opens up her heart to Shri Krishna andwhile expressing her feelings and sentiments says tohim.

My Beloved, You are dearer to me that life itself.You are the essence of my life. You are my world.

The world appears dark and sorrowful if I do notsee You even for a split second. When I see You my heartin full of joy and happiness.

In order to add some spice to our life and let ourlove multiply. I appear to be annoyed with You.

Narayan Swami (the poet) says that Shri Radha andShri Krishna in essence they are one, but appear to beTwo. Just as the scent of a flower is not separate fromthe flower. Similarly Shri Radha and Shri Krishna arenot separate. They are ingrained into each other, andcreate a greater bond with every sport they enact.

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eSa NksVh lh iqtkfju] iwtk d:¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAAcukÅ¡xh ,d NksVk lk efUnj] NksVs ls nso fcBkÅ¡xh vUnj]Aiwtk dk lkeku ltk dj] iwtk d:¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAANksVs NksVs Qqyos ykdj] NksVk lk ,d gkj cukdj]Ac toYyHk ds daB èkjkdj] iwtk d#¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAAds'kj pUnu fryd yxkdj] rqylh ekyk xys èkjkdj]Ads'kjh lkM+h vax igudj] iwtk d:¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAAix esa ik;y uwiqj ckaèk dj] yksd ykt dqy dkfu xaokdj]Aukp ukp esjs fi;k dks fj>kdj] iwtk d:¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAAHkko fgaMksjs fg;s Mkjdj] mlesa jkèkk eksgu fcBkdj]Aizse HkfDr ds >ksaVs nsdj] iwtk d#¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAAesjs jkèkk eksgu vkoks] vc dkgs dks nsj yxkoks]Acztnsoh dks vc viukvks] iwtk d#¡xh iqtkfju cuw¡xhAA

main chot… s… pujarina,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

bana™‰g… eka chota sa mandir,chote se deva bi˜ha™‰g… andara

p™ja ka samana saja kara,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

cho˜e cho˜e phulave lakara,chota sa eka hara banakara

b•javallabha ke kaŠ˜ha dharakara,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

ke•ara candana tilaka lagakara,tulas… mala gale dharakara

ke•ar… sa•… a‰ga pahanakara,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

paga main payala n™pura bandha kara,loka laja kula kani ganvakara

naca naca mere piya ko rijhakara,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

bhava hiŠdore hiye •arakara,usmain radha mohana bi˜hakara

prema bhakti ke jhote dekara,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

mere radha mohana avo,aba kahe ko dera lagavo

brajadev… ko aba apnao,p™ja kar™‰g… pujarina ban™‰g…

Dressed in a sparkling saffron coloured sari. Herheart overflowing with the love of her Lord. Shri RadhaKrishna. Her eyes dwelling lovingly on Her beloved,sitting before a small temple made by Her.

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) pours out Herfeelings whilst performing their puja with love anddevotion in all humility. She declares "I am a smallpujarin. I shall make a small temple for my smallBrajavallabh, install them in the temple and collect allthe things needed for their pooja, thus worship themwith Love.

I shall collect small perfumed flower buds andmake a small garland and adorn my Lord and thusworship Him.

I shall apply kesar-chandan, tilak on their forehead,adorn their neck with Tulsi garland, I shall adorn myselfwith a saffron coloured Sari and worship them.

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Not caring for what the society says. I shall wearan anklet (Payal) and toe-rings (nupur) on my feet anddance in ecstasy before my dieties, pleasing them ineveryway.

On the swing of my heart. I shall make them sitand sway them with joy and fervour with Love andDevotion.

Finally Guru Maa with tears flowing and piningfor their arrival shall cry out to them "Come to me, myBeloved. Please do not delay. I am desperately waitingfor You. Do accept me and make me Your very own.

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rsjs pj.k dey esa ';ke] fyiV tkÅ¡ jt cudsAAfuR; fuR; n'kZu ikÅ¡] gj"k gj"k dj gfj xq.k xkÅ¡AAesjh ul ul cl tkvks] ';ke cjl tkvks jl cudsAAfNu&fNu rsjks lqfeju gksos] lc dqN rq> dks viZ.k gksosAAeSa rks rsjh gks xbZ ';ke] ck¡lqjh dh èkqu lqu dsAAlc vgadkj rts eu esjk] ';ke gh ';ke jVs eu esjkAAgfj lc fnu vkBksa ;ke] #ds uk eu ds eudsAA';kelqUnj ls gS yxuh ykxh] izhfr iqjkuh eu esa tkxhAAgfj vk xbZ rsjs èkke] lqus gks rqe ifrru dsAA

tere caraŠa kamala main •yama,lipa˜a ja™‰ raja banake

nitya nitya dar•ana pa™n,hara•a hara•a kara hari guŠa ga™n

mer… nasa nasa basa jao •yamabarasa jao rasa banake

china china tero sumirana hovesaba kucha tujha ko arpaŠa hove

main to ter… ho ga… •yama,bansur… k… dhuna suna ke

saba aha‰kara taje mana mera•yama h… •yama ra˜e mana mera

hari saba dina athon yama,ruke na mana ke manake

•yamasundara se hai lagan… lag…,pr…ti puran… mana main jag…

hari a ga… tere dhamasune ho tuma patitana ke

A devotee expresses his wish to his Lord. Shyam,all I want is to become the dust particles that envelop &cling onto your lotus feet, and reside there forever.

May I receive your divine vision & gaze upon yourenamoured form each & every day. I will sing yourpraises & glories exultantly & merrily. Come & enshrineyourself in each & every nerve, vein & pore of my body;and shower your nectar of love upon me.

May I recite your name and remain engrossed inyour thoughts every moment. I offer and submiteverything unto you - all my actions ( thought, word &deed). May I be able to drop my ego and remainabsorbed in contemplating upon Your charmingswarthy form & uttering Your holy name throughoutall the eight segments of the day.

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I am devoted to You with all my heart.The love I cherished for You from a past lifetime

which lay dormant till now, has once again becomeawakened in me. Having heard that You are the virtuousprotector of the sinners, destitutes & unfortunate, I havecome to Your abode. Please accept me & fulfill my oneand only deepest desire of residing at Your lotus feetforever.

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eksj eqdqV oa'khokjs us] esjk eu gj yhuk jhAAeSa tequk ty Hkju tkr jgh] ekjx feys lyksuk jhAAeq>s ns[k eqLdkr lkaojks] vf[k;u esa dNq Vksuk jhAAfccl HkbZ ty Hkju fclj xbZ] ?kM+k èkjuh èkj nhuk jhAAyksd ykt dqy dkfu fclj xbZ] ru eu viZ.k dhuk jhAAizse :i eSa HkbZ fnokuh] vèkj lqèkk jl ihuk jhAA

mora muku˜a va‰•…vare nemera mana hara l…na r…

main jamuna jala bharana jata rah…maraga mile salona r…

mujhe dekha muskata sanvaroakhiyana main kachu ˜ona r…

bibasa bha… jala bharana bisara ga…gha•a dharan… dhara d…na r…

loka laja kula kani bisara ga…tana mana arpaŠa k…na r…

prema r™pa main bha… divan…adhara sudha rasa p…na r…

Lord Krishna who is beautiful and attractive tosuch an extent that just seeing Him puts the Gopi in astate of complete disorder - She forgets everything else- Her presence of mind becomes zero and she is lostabsolutely in the beauty of Lord Krishna. In thisbeautiful Bhajan one Gopi, who happens to get HisDarshan loses out her heart to Him she says “ As I wentto get water from the Yamuna River and I saw LordKrishna with a peacock feather crown’ - He has stolenmy heart and mind. His smile is so beautiful; His eyesso attractive; He looked at me and smiled his beautifuleyes cast a spell on me. I lost count of myself and forgotto fill the water from the river bringing back the emptypot with me.

Not earning for the social norms; I havesurrendered everything at His Lotus feet - I Love Himwith all my heart and soul; The poet says, has takenaway everything of mine!” and I am only longing todrink the nector of his beauty.

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eu efUnj esa eksgu vk; x;ks jhAAtk fnu rs eueksgu vk;ks] vkuUn eaxy Nk; x;ks jhAAcad fcyksfd uSu lksa g¡flds] euqok esjks pqjk; x;ks jhAAusg Hkjh e nq cfr;u dfg dfg] ijo'k eksfg cuk; x;ks jhAAQwyh Qwyh fQjfr jSu fnu] cztjl ekafg Mqck; x;ks jhAAvc dSlsgw ufga fudlr ltuh] ul ul ekafg lek; x;ks jhAAdg cztnsoh lquks l[kh jh] eu eksgu eu Hkk; x;ks jhAA

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mana mandira main mohana aya gayo r…ja dina te manamohana ayo,

ananda ma‰gala chaya gayo r…ba‰ka biloki naina son hansike,

manuva mero curaya gayo r…neha bhar… m•du batiyana kahi kahi,

parava•a mohi banaya gayo r…ph™l… ph™l… firati raina dina,

brajarasa manhi •ubaya gayo r…aba kaise h™ nah…n nikasata sajan…,

nasa nasa manhi samaya gayo r…kaha brajadev… suno sakh… r…,

mana mohana mana bhaya gayo r…

Guru Maa Brajdeviji (the poet) is so delighted andhappy today. Why ? Her beloved for whom she waitedfor lives, has arrived and settled down in her body,mind, and soul, into every pore she can breathe hispresence since He has come. She can feel the joy in theatmosphere around her. This whole existence appearsso joyous.

She says of His bewitching. I have been so charmedby the magic gestures, His side-long glances, Hischarming smile, He has stolen my heart and mind, bysmiling into my eyes. His melliflous words, His accenthis gestures have charmed me so much that I have lostcontrol of myself.

My Beloved has bathed me in the nectar of Braj, Iam in such a beautiful spiritual state. I do not want toregain from it.

He breathes into every nerve each cell of my body.I am alive to His vibrations.

Guru maa declares O my friend. My beloved hasgiven me true happiness and everlasting peace.

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vkt esjs egyu esa vk;s ?ku';keAApys vk;s ?ku';ke] tkxs HkkX; gekjsAA

vfr vkuUn Hk;ks esjh ekbZAAdqat dqat eSa d:¡ cèkkbZAA

ukps cfu eksj eu yf[k ?ku';keAAtkxs HkkX; gekjsAA

xaxkty lksa pj.k èkqokÅ¡AAfut vk¡py lksa C;kj <qjkÅ¡AAeks le ugha dksbZ nwth ckeAA

tkxs HkkX; gekjsAAvkt dqaoj rw eks ?kj jfg;ksAApank js rw fFkj àS jfg;ksAAHkksj gksr fi; tSgks èkkeAA

tkxs HkkX; gekjsAAvkt eu eafnj esa vk;s eqjkjhAAlsok d:¡ cu izse iqtkjhAAiwju dfj gkS esjs eu ds dkeAA

tkxs HkkX; gekjsAA

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aja mere mahalana main aye ghana•yamacale aye ghana•yama, jage bhagya hamare

ati ananda bhayo mer… ma…kuñja kuñja main kar™n badha…

nace bani mor mana lakhi ghana•yamajage bhagya hamare

ga‰gajala son caraŠa dhuva™nnija añcala son byara •hura™nmo sama nah…n ko… d™j… bama

jage bhagya hamareaja kunvara t™ mo ghara rahiyochanda re t™ thira hvai rahiyobhora hota piya jaiho dhama

jage bhagya hamareaja mana mandir main aye murar…

seva kar™n bana prema pujar…p™rana kari hau mere mana ke kama

jage bhagya hamare

An utmost fortunate devotee who has had the graceof the Divine Lord bestowed upon her & the object ofher life realized, recounts the glorious moments whenShri K••Ša entered her abode (i.e. her heart).

‘Today my beloved Krishna has come to my palace- (into my heart) to reside & my fate has borne fruitionin the form of good fortune I have obtained.

My heart is full of boundless happiness & joy.Today I am showering all kinds of gifts to everyone inthe lanes & groves of Vrindavan. On seeing the beautifulform of my darling Ghansyam, my mind is dancing indelight; just like the peacock does upon seeing the black- rain filled clouds.

With the tears of my eyes, I will wash & cleanseHis tender lotus feet. And with my sari, I will fan Him.There is no - one as blessed & lucky as me today, as mydestiny has reaped me a wonderful reward.

Today I request you my Beloved to spend the nightat my humble abode. And I appeal to the moon toremain fixed there in the sky in that position throughout,because once dawn breaks, my sweetheart will returnback home.

Today, my Divine Lord has entered into the palace(my heart). I am rendering service unto Him by being aworshipper of Him & His Love. By doing so, I will havefulfilled all my dreams and realized the object of my life.’

Since he has come delight, rapture & joy

everywhere!

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jkèkk th ds xkao esa] dqatksa dh Nkao esa],d jgrk gS eksj eqdqV okykA

oa'kh ctkoS I;kjkS uUnykyk] jkl jpkoS lax esa cztckykAAdjrk gS ek[ku dh pksjh]lax esa gS Xokyu dh VksyhA

fQj Hkh djrk gS cjtksjh] cM+k uV[kV oks uanykykAAmldk s o s.k q ctkrs n s[kk]mldks èk su q pjkrs ns[kkA

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mldks jkl jpkrs ns[kk] ru dkyk eu mft;kykAAo Unkou es a mldks ns[kk]dqatxfyu esa fQjrs ns[kkA

cjlkus esa fcdrs ns[kk] Jhjkèkk dk oks erokykAA

radhaj… ke ganva main, kuñjon k… chanva mainek rahta hai mora mukuã vala

van•… bajavai pyaro nandalala rasa racavai sa‰ga main brajabalakarta hai makhana k… cor…,

sa‰ga main hai gvalana k… õl…phira bh… karatahai barajor…, ba•anaãkhaã vo nandalala

usako veŠu bajate dekhausako dhenu carate dekha

usako rasa racate dekha, tana kala mana ujiyalav•ndavana main usko dekha

kuñjagalin main phirate dekhabarasane main bikate dekha, •r…radha ka vo matavala

In the village of Shri Radhaji and in the cool shadesof the charming groves, there lives the son of Nandbabawho is wearing a peacock-feathered crown, and playsHis enchanting melodious flute. He also performs theRaas (dance) with the gopis.

with His gang of cowheards He steals butter fromthe homes of the gopis. He still none-the-less commandsorders, and control everyone. The young Krishna is verymischievious and plays pranks on all.

The poet says I saw Him playing His melodiousflute. I saw Him grazing the cows in the fields. I sawHim dancing with the gopis. He is ful of radiance andsheen though of a dark complexion.

I saw Him roaming in the groves of Vrindavan. InBarsana I saw Him being traded in return. Only for theLove of His Beloved Shri Radhaji, of whom He is anardent worshipper.

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dgks dSls eSa rsjh cu tkÅ¡ jfl;kAAu¡nuanu ije mnkj esjsAin iadt vfr lqdqekj esjsA

dgks dSls eSa 'kh'k >qdkÅ¡ jfl;kAAesjs ti ri la;e use ughaAesjs ehjk tSlk izse ughaA

dgks dSls eSa rqedks fj>kÅ¡ jfl;kAAesjs HkDrksa dh lh Vsj ughaArsjs vkus esa dNq nsj ughaA

dgks dSls eSa rqe dks cqykÅ¡ jfl;kAAesjs izhfr dk HkaMkj ughaAczt xksfiu tSlk I;kj ughaA

dgks dSls eSa jkl jpkÅ¡ jfl;kAA

kaho kaise main ter… bana ja™n rasiyarandanandana parama udara merepada pa‰kaja ati sukumara mere

kaho kaise main •…•a jhuka™n rasiyamere japa tapa sanyam nema nah…n

mere m…ra jaisa prema nah…nkaho kaise main tumako rijha™n rasiya

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mere bhakton k… s… ˜era nah…ntere ane main kachu dera nah…n

kaho kaise main tumako bula™n rasiyamere pr…ti ka bhaŠdar nahiŠbraja gopin jaisa pyara nah…n

kaho kaise main rasa racha™n rasiya

Tell me o beloved, how can I appease You & becomeYours? What should I do in order to be worthy of Yourgrace, love and acceptance?

The son of Nandbaba; You are particularly kind -hearted and sublime. Your lotus feet are very tender &delicate. Tell me, how can I bow this head of mine atYour lotus feet & surrender unto You?

I lack any form of spiritual practices, austerities orobservances; nor do I possess such love and devotionfor You as Mirabai did. How can I win Your love? I donot have the ability to call out to you like the greatdevotees have been able to, but I do know that You docome at Your devotees cry. Tell me my Saviour, howmay I call You?

I do not have any affection or love like themilkmaids of Vrindavan have towards you. How can Idance with You like the gopis in the Maharasa?

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jkèks cjlkus okjh rsjkS pkdj dqatfcgkjhArSusa eksgîks eueksgu dkS eu]AArks dkj.k cU;kS fQjS tksxuAAfur MksyS ikSj frgkjh]AArsjkS pkdj dqatfcgkjhAAdcgq efugkfju cu vkos]AAfyfygkfju cu nkSM~;ks èkkoSAAoks rkS dcgq cus czãpkjh]AArsjk S pkdj dqtfcgkjhAAxàjou xk; pjk; jg;ks]AAfur rsjh okV fugkj jº;ksAAru vks<+ defj;k dkjh]AArsjk S pkdj dq atfcgkjhAAjkèks jkèks tks dksbZ cksyS]AAokgh ds lax yX;ks MksySAA';kek iS ';ke cfygkjh]AArsjk S pkdj dq atfcgkjhAA

radhe barasanevar… tero cakara kuñjabihar…taine mohyo manamohana ko mana

to karaŠa banyo phire jogananita dole pora tihar…

tero chakara kuñjabihar…kabahu maniharina bana ave

liliharina bana do•yo dhavai

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vo to kabahu bane brahmacar…tero cakara kuñjabihar…

gahvaravana gaya caraya rahyonita ter… baã nihara rahyo

tana o•ha kamariya kar…tero cakara kuñjabihar…

radhe radhe jo ko… bolevah… ke sa‰ga lagyo dole

•yama pai •yama balihar…tero chakara kuñjabihar…

Oh the Queen of Barsana Shri Radhaji, Sri Krishnais forever at Your service.

You have stolen his heart. He is Your ardentadmirer and worshipper.

Just to have a glimpse of you, sometimes heassumes the garb of an ascetic, a bangle seller or atatooist, etc.

Wearing a black shawl He goes to Gehvarvan togaze the cows. As He does so, He constantly awaits Yourarrival, always eager to see and meet You.

Whosoever chants the Divine Name of ShriRadhaji, Shri Krishna follows that devotee where everhe goes. Shri Krishna sacrifices His all in His devotionand Love towards You.

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eq>s feyk jaxhyk ;kj] czt dh xfy;u esaAAeq>s feyk ;kj fnynkj] czt dh xfy;u esaAAeSa nfèk cspu tkfr o Unkou] eq>s fey x;k uUndqekjAAvk; vpkud lUeq[k gS dS] esjks ?kwa?kV iV fn;ks VkjAAdSlsa dgw¡ eksiS D;k D;k xqtjh] tc uSuk gks x;s pkjAAe nq eqLdk; fugkj~;ks eks ru] eksgs ekjh izse dVkjAAeksrs dgs br vkvks ! lqUnfj] eSa rsjks fiz; ;kjAAbruks lqurfg lqfèk cqfèk fcljh] eksgs yS x;ks dqat e>kjAAtue tue ls <w¡< jgh Fkh] eq>s fey x;k esjk HkjrkjAAml fnu eSaus D;k dqN ik;k] cztnsoh us D;k ugha ik;kAAvc rd dksbZ le> u ik;k] esjk clk fnO; lalkjAAeq>s feyk vuks[kk ;kj] czt dh xfy;u esaAA

mujhe mila ra‰g…la yara, braja k… galiyana mainmujhe mila yara diladara, braja k… galiyana main

main dadhi becana jati v•ndavana,mujhe mila gaya nandakumara

aya acanaka sanmukha hai kai,mero ghu‰ghaã paã diyo ãra

kaisen kah™n mopai kya kya gujar…,jaba naina ho gaye cara

mote kahe ita ao ! sundari,main tero priya yara

itano sunatahi sudhi budhi bisar…,mohe lai gayo kuñja majhara

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janama janama se •h™n•ha rah… th…,mujhe mila gaya mera bharatara

usa dina maine kya kucha paya,brajadev… ne kya nah…n paya

aba taka ko… samajha na paya,mera basa divya sansara

mujhe mila anokha yara,braja k… galiyana main

Guru Maa Brajdevi (the poet of the hymn) worshipsShri Krishna as her beloved,. She describes her heart-felt experience to her friend, when She met her belovedin the groves of Vrindavan and the consequences thatfollowed.

Maa said to her friend, "As I was going along thealleys of (narrow passages) of Shri Vrindavan, to sellmy curds and yogurt I met my beloved.

Suddenly He came and stood in front of me, andremoved the veil that covered my face. Oh ! My friend Icannot put into words, what occured in my heart at thatmoment, when our eyes met. My heart throbbed.

Smiling gently, He looked at me through Hisenchanting, dancing eyes and pierced my heart withHis Love-filled side-ward glance.

He spoke to me in His mettiflous (sweet) voice witha lovely accent and bekoned (made a sign to come near).He whispered "Come Here O Beautiful ! I am Your onlyOne and only True Love.

As soon as I heared Him utter these words, I lostconsciousnes of myself. He took me to the Love-grovesof Vrindavan since countless lives. I (the soul) was in

search of my beloved on that fortunate day I met mysoul-mate. How can I describe to you my rejoicement ?No one has been able to understand me.

The moment I met Him, this world of illusiondisappeared and I entered into a resplendent (shiningbrightly) divine eternal world, never to come out of itagain.

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Hks"k èk;kSZ gS cztukjh dkS fcgkjh th uslkjh ljl dqlwach ygaxk]Avafx;k iS tjn fdukjh dkSAAeksfr;u gkj n xu fcp vatu]AuFk lksgS >ydkjh dkSAAcu Bu dS cjlkus esa vk;s]ANyu jkfèkdk I;kjh dkSAA

bhe•a dharyo hai brajanar… ko bihar… j… nesar… sarasa kus™ˆb… laha‰gaa‰giya pai jarada kinar… ko

motiyan hara d•gana bica añjananatha sohe jhalakar… ko

bana ˜hana kai barasane main ayechalana radhika pyar… ko

The Krishna has assumed the garb of milkmaid(gopi). He is dressed in a beautiful orange sari and Hiselegant blouse is exquisitely embroidered, glitteringwith a decorative border.

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He is adorned with a pearl necklace and hasapplied Koll (Kajal) to His eyes He wears a sparklingnose-ring.

Decked in a shimmering out fit and glitteringornaments he majestically entered into Barsana to cajoleShri Radharani.

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gksjh [ksy jgs uanyky o Unkou dqat xfyu esaAAo Unkou dqat xfyu esa] cjlkus ds xàj ou esaAAcjlkus dh jkèkk I;kjh] uanxk¡o ds NSy fcgkjh]

fgy fey [ksysa nksÅ Qkx--------;kus Hkj fipdkjh ekjh] esjh pwanfj pksyh Qkjh

esjs eq[k iS eY;ks xqyky--------<Q <ksy eathjk ckts] lkaofj;k dh oa'kh ckts

lc ukpr nS nS rky--------lqjt nkl ;'k xkoSa] cztokflu ds eu HkkoS

;kusa ,slh djh èkeky--------nksgk&Jhjkèks rw cM+Hkkfxuh] dkSu riL;k dhuAA

rhu yksd pkSng Hkqou ifr lks rsjs vkèkhuAA

hor… khela rahe nandalala v•ndavana kuñja galina mainv•ndavana kuñja galin main,

barasane ke gahavara vana mainbarasane k… radha pyar…, nandagaon ke chail bihar…

hila mila khelen do™ phaga...yane bhara picakar… mar…, mer… c™ndari col… phar…

mere mukha pai malyo gulala...

•hapha •hola mañjira baje, sanvariya k… vaˆ•… bajesaba nacata dai dai tala...

suraja dasa ya•a gavain, brajavasina ke mana bhavaiyanen es… kar… dhamala...

doha : •r… radhe t™ ba•abhagin…, kon tapasya k…nat…na loka codaha bhuvana pati so tere adh…na

This poem gives vivid us a description of Holicelebrations in Vrindavan.

Shri Krishna (the son of Nandbaba) is playing Holiin the beautiful groves, alleys, wood lands and orchardsof Barsana.

Shri Radha Rani hails from Barsana and ShriKrishna from Nandgaon. All the cowherds andmilkmaids from both sides have joined in the festivitiesand are joyously playing Holi, throwing colours uponeach other with great fervour (zeal) Surajdas (the poet)has also joined the Sakhi group she says, that ShriKrishna filled his sprinkler (pichkari) and aimed at me,bathed me in his colour (love) tore my new attire, andsmeared red colour (gulal) on my face.

All are dancing exultantly (delightfully) to the tuneof the beautiful melodies that Shri Krishna plays on Hisflute accompanied with the rhythm and beats of variousmusical instruments of alluring (enticing) sounds.

The poet sings praises of the mischiee us Lord whois so fondly loved by the Brajwasis inspite of creatingsuch a havoc.

Doha : Shri Radharani is asked by a devotee, "Whatausterities or penances have You done ? You are so veryfortunate to have the owner of the three worlds andfourteen Lokas (Shri Krishna) forever at Your service asan attendant.

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HkfDr djrs NwVs esjk izk.k] izHkqth ;gh ek¡xw¡ jsAAjgs tue rsjk lkFk] izHkq th ;gh ek¡xw¡ jsAA

rsjk eq[kM+k euksgj eSa ns[kk d#¡AAvkBkasa ;ke Hktu rsjk cksyk d#¡AA

jgs vUr le; rsjk è;ku] izHkqth ;gh ek¡xw¡ jsAAesjh vk'kk fujk'kk djuk ughaAAjVw¡ Lokals Lokals rsjk uke] izHkqth ;gh ek¡xw¡ jsAA

vius nklksa dk nkl cuk yks eq>sAAvius ifjdj esa ukFk feyk yks eq>sAA

nsuk vkdj n'kZu nku] izHkqth ;gh ek¡xw¡ jsAA

akaŠk•a

bhakti karate chute mera praŠa,prabhuj… yah… ma‰g™n re

rahe janama janama tera satha,prabhu j… yah… ma‰g™n re

tera mukha•a manohara main dekha kar™na˜hon yama bhajana tera bola kar™n

rahe anta samaya tera dhyanaprabhuj… yah… ma‰g™n re

mer… a•a nira•a karana nah…nra˜™n svanse svanse tera nama,

prabhuj… yah… ma‰g™n re

apane dason ka dasa bana lo mujheapane parikara main natha mila lo mujhe

dena akara dar•ana dana,prabhuj… yah… ma‰g™n re

Shri Krishna declares in the "Bhagvad Gita" thatyour last thought in this life on your journey from the"Womb to the Tomb" is responsible or shapes your nextform. Thus a devotee earnestly prays to the Lord fromthe depths of his heart.

"May I leave this world in a stage of true devotionand Love towards You. May I see Your beautiful facebefore my eyes. May I sing Your praises incessantlythroughout the day. (A day consists of eight Yama, soeach Yama is almost three hours) May I only think ofYou at the time of my death. I only beg this from thee.

Please do not disappoint me ! Do not think of myshort comings or take them to heart - May every breathI take be the memory of my Dear Beloved Lord. This isall I ask of Thee.

In all humility May I serve You ! Let me be a partof Your family. My humble request is : Do bless me withYour Darshan (glimpse) as I breathe my last and leavethis world.

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